Amalia, Saint (2)

Amalia, Saint

Virgin, born Rodin, Flanders, 742; died Munster-Bilsen, 772. As a youth Charlemagne sought her in marriage, and attempted to abduct her, but was unable to move her from the altar where she had taken refuge. She became a Benedictine nun at Munster-Bilsen. She is especially revered in Belgium . Emblems : crown, sieve, geese, fish. Feast , 10 July .

Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Amalia, Saint (2)

Matron, born Santes, Belgium; died Maubeuge, 690. Sister or niece of Pepin of Landen, she married Duke Witger of Lorraine, and was the mother of Saint Emembert, Saint Reineldis, and Saint Gudula. Her husband became a monk, and she a Benedictine nun at Maubeuge. Invoked against bruises and fever. Relics at Binche. Feast , 10 July .

Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary