A portrait of St. Balderic
St. Balderic
d. c. 640
Feast
October 16 · VII c.
Patron of
Montfaucon, France · Abbots · Monastic founders
Order
Prince / Abbot / Founder
Prince of Austrasia (likely son of Sigobert the Lame); founder and first abbot of Montfaucon-d'Argonne Abbey in Lorraine; in 639 founded the convent of Saint-Pierre-les-Dames in Reims for his sister St. Bova. Spiritual father of St. Wandrille of Fontenelle. Feast October 16.
Life & Times
Also known as: Baudry · Died: c. 640 · From: Austrasia / Lorraine, France.
Patronage
St. Balderic is invoked as the patron of montfaucon, france, abbots, monastic founders. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Balderic, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.