Saint of the day -Gengulphus of Burgundy - May 11

Also known as
Gandoul
Gangloff
Gangolf
Gangolfo
Gangulf
Gangulfus
Gangulphus
Genf
Gengolfo
Gengou
Gengoul
Gengoux
Gengulf
Gigou
Gingolph
Golf
Gongolf
Memorial
11 May
Profile
Born to wealthy Burgundian nobility, he became knight and courtier. Married a noble woman who proved frequently unfaithful. Ashamed of her actions, but not wishing her harm, Gengulphus became a hermit in his castle at Avallon, France, leaving his staff of servants to care for his wife. Murdered in his bed by his wife‘s lover. Especially admired in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Savoy.
Born
Burgundy, France
Died
760
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Representation
Burgundian knight with a fountain springing under his sword
holding a shield with a cross
holding the spear with which he was murdered
Patronage
difficult marriages
knights
separated spouses
victims of adultery
victims of unfaithfulness
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