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ST GONDULPH, BISHOP OF MAASTRICHT - 16 JULY

 

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SAINT GONDULPH, BISHOP OF MAASTRICHT

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 Saint Gondulph, Bishop, also spelled Gondulphus, Gondulfus, Gundulphus - or Gondon in French, hailed from an ancient Lotharingian noble family; others, however, claim he was the son of Munderic of Austrasia, who was himself a direct descendant of the Frankish King Merovech and his son Childeric. It was in Maastricht (Trajectum ad Mosam), where he had grown up, that he embarked upon his apostolic calling. Around the year 600, he succeeded Saint Monulf as the 12th or 13th Bishop of Maastricht and the 22nd Bishop of Tongeren, having previously devoted a long period to establishing and spreading the Kingdom of Christ through both word and deed. Detached from all worldly cares, he lived solely for God. He travelled throughout his diocese, confirming through signs and miracles what he had planted through his preaching. He even sought to win over distant pagan regions for Christ. He was frequently called upon to advise princes who valued his wisdom. Several churches were built with his assistance. He was unable, however, to complete the restoration of the cathedral at Tongeren, a project he had reportedly intended to undertake. According to the most reliable research, he served as Bishop of Maastricht and Tongeren for seven years before the Lord called him home in the year 607 or 608 (though some sources cite 617). Some martyrologies commemorate him on July 16, others on February 6. He was laid to rest in the Cathedral of Saint Servatius. 

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 466)

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PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gondulph 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.

Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org


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