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, July 10,.
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