A portrait of St. Harlindis and St. Relindis
St. Harlindis and St. Relindis
7th century – c. 745 / c. 750
Feast
March 22 · VIII c.
Patron of
Benedictine nuns · Abbesses · Maaseik
Order
Abbesses / Religious
Frankish Benedictine sisters (7th-8th century, d. c. 745 and c. 750), daughters of a Frankish nobleman and pupils at the abbey of Valenciennes; founded and successively governed the double monastery of Maaseik in present-day Belgium. The richly illuminated 8th-century "Maaseik Gospels" are traditionally connected with their scriptorium. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 7th century · Died: c. 745 / c. 750 · From: Belgium / Maaseik.
Patronage
St. Harlindis and St. Relindis is invoked as the patron of benedictine nuns, abbesses, maaseik. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Harlindis and St. Relindis, 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.