Inventory of holy bodies and relics preserved in the Diocese of Tournai, including Saint Eleutherius, Saint Waltrude in Mons, and the saints of Binche. The text also mentions the burials of Saint Vincent in Soignies and Saint Ghislain, as well as the translation of Saint Waltrude.
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RELICS PRESERVED IN THE DIOCESE OF TOURNAI.
Relics of the city of Tournai
Inventory of the sacred remains kept in Tournai, notably the body of Saint Eleutherius at the cathedral and a part of the skull of Saint Piat.
1° City of Tournai. Ville de Tournai City associated with the Diocese of Noyon. — Cathedral church: The body of Sai nt Eleutherius saint Éleuthère First bishop of Tournai whose body rests in the cathedral. which rests in a very rich and very ancient reliquary; the body of one of the companions of Saint Ursula.
Saint-Piat in Tournai: A part of the skull of Saint Pia saint Piat Apostle of Tournai and beheaded martyr. t, whose body is kept in Seclin.
Mons and links with Liège
Presentation of the relics of Saint Waltrude in Mons and mention of the transfer of the body of her daughter, Saint Madelberte, to the cathedral of Liège.
2° Mons. — The body of Saint Waltrude, sainte Waltrude Abbess and founder of the city of Mons. in the church of that name: one also finds there notable relics of Saint Aye, of Saint Macarius, Patriarch of Antioch, as well as a considerable bone from the arm of Saint Eligius.
The body of Saint Madelberte, daughter of Saint Waltrude, abbess of Maubeuge, is located at the cathedral of Liège.
Binche and the legacy of Lobbes
History of the holy bodies of Binche, many of which come from Lobbes, with an assessment of the remaining relics.
3° Binche Binche City where the relics were temporarily transferred in the 13th century. . — Seven holy bodies were formerly kept there, namely: the bodies of Saint Ursmar, Saint Ermin, Saint Theodulph, Saint Vulgise, Saint Amolain, Saint Abel, Saint Hydupho, and that of Saint Amalberga. Today, only those of Saint Hydupho, lord and monk of Lobbes Lobbes Abbey where Witger retired and where Amalberga was first buried. , and of Saint Theodulph remain.
Monastic centers of Hainaut
Census of the bodies of holy abbots and bishops preserved in Soignies, Saint-Ghislain, and Bonne-Espérance.
4° Soignies. — The bodies of Saint Vincent, abbot of Soignies, and of Saint Landri, bishop, abbot of Soignies.
5° Saint-Ghislain. — The bodie s of Saint Ghi saint Ghislain Monk of Greek origin, founder of the monastery of Saint-Ghislain in Hainaut. slain, abbot of the monastery of that name, and of Saint Sulpice, bishop of Bayeux.
6° Bonne-Espérance, minor seminary (by Vellereille-le-Brayeux, near Binche). — The body of Saint Frédéric, abbot.
Hagiographic sources and authorities
Enumeration of historical authors and works attesting to the cult of Saint Waltrude (Vandru) and the saints of the region.
7° Aiseau. — The head of Saint Mary of Oignies, who died there.
The learned Meulan makes honorable mention of S aint Vandru b sainte Vandru Abbess and founder of the city of Mons. oth in his abridgment of the Saints of Flanders and in his additions to the martyrology of Ussard, on February 3rd, which is the day of her translation. The Annals of Hainaut also speak of her, as do Aubert Mirès, André du Soussal, and other authors of that time.
Annexes & related entities
Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.
Key Events
- Translation of Saint Waltrude on February 3
- Death of Saint Mary of Oignies at Aiseau