SAINT FEAST DAY 20 OCTOBER: ST WENDEL

SAINT WENDEL, HERMIT

Saint Wendel (Saint Wendell, Wendelin) was born in the 7th century as a son of an Irish king. Pious from an early age, he renounced all earthly possessions and devoted himself to praying in solitude. His father, the king, became so angry with St Wendel’s devotion to reciting the entire Psalter that he threw him out.

HIS FATHER THREW HIM OUT

Therefore St Wendel left Ireland as a pilgrim and eventually settled as a hermit in West Germany. The place is known as Sankt Wendel today, situated near the city of Trier. In addition to wearing a hair shirt as penance, St Wendel imposed on himself other rigorous mortifications. He humbly earned his living by working as a swineherd on a nearby farm.

A PROTECTOR OF PEOPLE WHO TEND TO ANIMALS

After his death, miracles were reported by people asking his prayers at his grave. The relics of St Wendel were transferred in 1360 by the Archbishop of Trier. Pope Innocent VI consecrated the Basilica where he was given a new resting place. St Wendel is patron of swineherds, peasants, shepherds and protector of all people who tend to animals.

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Wendel may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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