A monk and later abbot of Saint-Vaast, Hadulph became bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 8th century. Recognized for his discipline and virtue, he led his diocese for twelve years while maintaining the direction of his monastery. He died in 728 and was buried in Arras, where several miracles were reported at his tomb.
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SAINT HADULPH, BISHOP OF ARRAS (728).
Origins and parentage
Hadulphe is presented by several authors as the son of Saint Rainolphe, a martyr honored near Arras.
A fairly large number of authors suppose that Sa int Hadulphe w saint Hadulphe Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 8th century and abbot of Saint-Vaast. as the son of S aint Rainolphe, saint Rainolphe Martyr at Thélus, presumed father of Saint Hadulphe. martyred at Telodium, today Thélus, between Arras and Arras City where Frédéric serves as provost. Lens, and whose cult was very famous, especially in the vicinity of the town of Ardres.
Monastic life and abbacy
Having entered the Abbey of Saint-Vaast at a young age, he became its prior and then its abbot following Hatta.
Having entered the monast ery of Saint-Vaast in Arras at a monastère de Saint-Waast d'Arras Monastery where Hadulph was a monk, prior, and then abbot. very young age, he distinguished himself there by a perfect observance of religious discipline and by the practice of the most eminent virtues. He had already been fulfilling the duties of prior for some time when, u pon the death of bienheureux Hatta First abbot of Saint-Vaast. the blessed Hatta, abbot of the monastery, he was elected by a unanimous voice by his brothers to succeed him.
Episcopal election
Upon the death of Bishop Hunand, Hadulphe was chosen by the clergy and the people to lead the diocese of Cambrai and Arras.
When the bishop of Cambrai and Arras, Hunand Hunand Bishop of Cambrai and Arras preceding Hadulf. , died nine years later, all the votes of the clergy and the people united in favor of Saint Hadulphe, to replace him in this important office.
An episcopate marked by virtue
Although the details of his acts are little known, his twelve-year episcopate is marked by a great reputation for holiness.
The details of the Acts of his episcopate, which lasted twelve years, are unknown. The reputation for virtue and holiness left by this worthy bishop sufficiently indicates that all his moments were devoted to the sanctification of his flock and the practice of episcopal virtues.
Death, burial and translation
Buried at Saint-Pierre, his relics were the subject of miracles before being transferred in the 10th century by Bishop Inguérand.
Saint Hadulphe, who, at the request of the religious of Saint-Waast, had retained the direction of this monastery when he was elected bishop, was buried by these same religious in their church of Saint-Pierre. Several miracles occurred at his tomb. In the middle of the 10th century, Bishop Inguérand l'évêque Inguérand Bishop who oversaw the translation of relics in the 10th century. transferred his venerable relics to the great church of the abbey of Saint-Waast.
Epitaph and memory
Transcription of the funerary inscription celebrating Hadulph as a vigilant pastor and a model of virtue.
These words were engraved on the stone of his tomb:
Hic jacet Sanctus speculum virtutis Hadulphus, Qui vigil Atr ebatum re Atrebatum City where Frédéric serves as provost. xit ad astra chorum. Here lies Saint Hadulph, model of virtue, Who by his vigilance led the people of Arras to heaven.
Dulcis, ave : nostris veniam, Pater, impetra vulpis, Grataque dilecto dona repende gregi. Hail, sweet Pastor, obtain the pardon of our faults, And grant to your cherished flock precious gifts.
Abbé Destombes.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Entered the monastery of Saint-Vaast in Arras
- Appointment as prior of the monastery
- Elected abbot of Saint-Vaast upon the death of Hatta
- Election as bishop of Cambrai and Arras upon the death of Hunand
- Episcopate lasting twelve years
- Translation of relics in the mid-10th century by Bishop Inguérand
Miracles
- Several unspecified miracles at his tomb
Quotes
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Hic jacet Sanctus speculum virtutis Hadulphus, Qui vigil Atrebatum rexit ad astra chorum.
Epitaph on his tomb