A portrait of St. Gudula
St. Gudula
c. 646 – c. 712
Feast
January 8 · VIII c.
Patron of
Brussels · Young women · Light
Order
Virgin
Brabantine virgin (c. 646-c. 712), daughter of Count Witger and St. Amalberga; lived a life of austerity and prayer at Moorsel and Hamme. Patron of Brussels, where the cathedral of Sts. Michael and Gudula is dedicated to her. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 646 · Died: c. 712 · From: Belgium / Brussels.
Patronage
St. Gudula is invoked as the patron of brussels, young women, light. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Gudula, 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.