Gertrude of nivelles the daughter of blessed pepin of landen and blessed itta of ida, gertrude was ten years old when the possibility of her marrying the duke of austrasias son was mentioned at a banquet given by her father. May 09, 2020 died march 17 nivelles, belgium gertrude is a pre congregation saint gertrude was born into a saintly family. Gertrude church will be open for eucharistic adoration from noon to 4. While many of us will be celebrating st patricks day, today is also st gertrudes day, known to many as the patron saint of cats. We are still accepting applications for the 202021 school year. Guests will be required to wear masks and are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer. The notion was that anyone who could get rid of the pesky rodents must be a cat fancier. The child boldly replied that she would be the spouse of christ alone and never marry. Died march 17 nivelles, belgium gertrude is a pre congregation saint gertrude was born into a saintly family. In 656, gertrude resigned her office in favor of her niece, saint wilfetrudis of nivelles, and spent the rest of her days studying scripture and doing penance. Gertrude was born around 626 in brabant, which is now part of belgium and the netherlands.
Gertrude the great and the religious of her monastery author 4. Sailorswho were crossing a sea while on business for gertrude s monasterywere caught in a ferocious storm and threatened by a large sea animal who they feared would capsize their boat. Saint gertrude of nevilles was wellknown for her hospitality towards pilgrims and visionary experiences. Younger daughter of saint pepin of landen and saint ida of nivelles. Gertrude of nivelles, the patron saint of cats, lived from 626 to 659 in belgium. Belgium is considered a celtic country weve given gertrude her own blog.
Saint gertrude of nivelles porcelain pendant saint meinrad. One day, when she was about ten years of old, her father invited king dagobert and some noblemen. View all hotels near collegiate church of saint gertrude on tripadvisor. Gertrude appears among etsys waresfrom prayer cards to paper doll setsas a youthful, haloed nun cradling a cat in her arms like a baby. Just click to go there for all kinds of interesting information, as well as a prayer circle. The dominican friars will hear confessions at the parish office window at 4.
Gertrude is a patroness of travelers and gardeners. Official online bookstore of saint gertrude high school. Collegiate church of saint gertrude, nivelles tripadvisor. She is recognized as a saint by the catholic church, and is inscribed in the general roman calendar, for optional celebration throughout the roman rite as a memorial, on november 16. While many of us will be celebrating st patricks day, today is also st gertrude s day, known to many as the patron saint of cats.
O seraphic spouse of the sacred heart of jesus, thou didst early select that adorable sanctuary for thy dwelling and refuge. Patrick, commemorated march 17, according to the episcopal church. Today is also st gertrudes day patron saint of cats. I pray my cats will be a joy to me and those i love. Nov 17, 2017 saint gertrude was a powerhouse when it came to the faithfully departed. And honestly, what better day to celebrate her than good friday a day which, i am given to understand, is regarded as rather a big todo for adherents of her particular religious persuasion. Itta founded nivelles abbey and installed gertrude as abbess in 639. She was the daughter of pepin the first of lander and blessed ida. She built a double monastery at nivelles and became abbess at the age of twenty.
Gertrude of nivelles was a great friend and hostess to many of the irish missionaries. Collegiate church of saint gertrude, nivelles nivelles. Historically devotion to st gertrude was spread fairly widely in belgium, germany, the netherlands, france, and some neighbouring regions. After pepins death, itta founded a double monastery and appointed her young daughter as abbess. Our classrooms include the virginia museum of fine arts, the james river park system, the virginia historical society, houses of worship throughout the region, as well as top research and academic institutions, and museums in the richmondwashington, d. Later on she spent more time studying scripture and contemplation. Both her parents, pepin of landen and itta were held to be holy by those who knew them. Gertrude is the patron saint of the city of nivelles, the towns of geertruidenberg, breda, and bergenopzoom in north brabant, also are under her patronage. Saint gertrude rosaries saint gertrude of nivelles. In the spirit pun intended of the season, is is appropriate to look at one of the patrons of the dead.
Saint gertrude of nivelles is the patron of cats, gardeners, recently dead people, and widows. Saint gertrude praying as mice or holy souls scamper up her crozier. Gertrude of nivelles pendantpatron saint of accommodationscats medal composition. Saint gertrude of nivelles patron of cats and cat lovers, travelers, gardeners, and widows. Gertrude, a benedictine nun in helfta, saxony, was one of the great mystics of the th century. Read on to find out more about her and the powerful prayer she wrote to help those in purgatory. Though saint gertrudes campus remains closed at the current time, we are functioning remotely and would welcome talking with you about admission for your child. May 07, 2016 after the death of her father in 639, her mother itta, following the advice of saint amandus, bishop of maestricht, erected a double monastery, one for men, the other for women, at nivelles. She helped out irish monks and those on pilgrimages. It is said that it was filled with treasured handwritten books. Gertrude comes from a long line of saints born to a. St gertrude the great biography church saint gertrude.
Buy gifts by lulee, llc saint gertrude of nivelles patron of cats and cat lovers 2 candle set with prayer in the back on. St gertrude the great biography, saint gertrude prayer, cats, patron st of the catholic church st. As a young girl, gertrude helped her mother to start a. Mar 31, 2017 nivelles belgium, forepart and southern door of the saint gertrude collegiate church 11th or th century header. Saint gertrude of nivelles 626659 find a grave memorial. The story and history of saint gertrude the story and history of saint gertrude. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 120 per page 240 per page 480 per page page of 1.
See more ideas about patron saint of cats, saints and crazy cats. Media in category saint gertrude the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. There thy angelic soul was purified, and raised by. She was venerated as a saint shortly after her death in 659. Gertrude the great is also depicted with a mouse on her staff. Benedictine abbess, the daughter of blessed pepin of landen and blessed itta of ida.
Saint gertrude of nivelles our saint was born at landen, belgium in 626 and died at nivelles, 659. Saint gertrude of nivelles 626 march 17, 659 was abbess of the benedictine monastery of nivelles, in presentday belgium. Gertrude decided early to retire to the religous life and became an abbess by the age of 20. Gertrude of helfta was born january 6, 1256 in eisleben, thuringia. She died at the age of 33 which is the same age as jesus christ at his death. Gertrude of nivelles pendant, stainless gold heavy curb chain, large size catholic medal, 1 x 34 our price. See more ideas about patron saint of cats, saints and cats. Gertrude had the usual start for women religious in the 600s an early call to vowed life, turn down the arranged marriage, enter the convent, serve faithfulyl through prayers and work until death. Gifts by lulee, llc saint gertrude of nivelles patron. Gertrude, patron saint of cats two cats attempt to climb st. Saint gertrude is generally represented as an abbess, with rats and mice at her feet or running up her cloak or pastoral staff. She befriended the irish saints foillian and ultan. Gertrude of nivelles 636659 learned that her convents grain supply was infested with mice, she eliminated the rodent problem with prayer.
Gertrude was born in the year 1263, of a noble saxon family, and placed at the age of. Upon becoming abbess, gertrude obtained through her envoys men of good reputation, relics of saints and holy books from rome, and from regions across the. Nivelles belgium, forepart and southern door of the saint gertrude collegiate church 11th or th century header. Gertrude gave land to saint foillan, on which he built the monastery at fosses, belgium. Saint gertrude of nivelles, the patron saint of cats. Virgin, and abbess of the benedictine monastery of nivelles.
In 656, gertrude resigned her office in favour of her niece, saint wilfetrudis of nivelles, and spent the rest of her days studying scripture and doing penance. According to no less an authority than etsy, the patron saint of cats is a woman named gertrude of nivelles. Our image portrays the saint with book and writing quill instead, another symbol of hers. She appointed her daughter gertrude as its first abbess, while she herself lived there as a nun, assisting the young abbess by her advice. Gertrude also memorized passages and books on divine law, and she. Praying with a saint gertrude of nivelles rosary is an ideal devotional for any keen gardener.
Gertrude of nivelles medalpatron saint of accommodationscats medal composition. Patrick isnt the only saint celebrated on march 17. Gertrude of nivelles is best known as the patron saint of cats. Gertrude of nivelles, patron saint of accommodations. Both he and his wife, itta, were dedicated to the church, and at an early age, gertrude showed the same religious commitment. She was a daughter of pepin i of landen, and a younger sister of saint begga, abbess of andenne, saint bavo and grimoald i.
Saint gertrude of nivelles i wish i had known about saint gertrude of nivelles in belgium 626659 last week. Saint gertrude the great, patron of the dead epicpew. Saint gertrude was also the patron saint of the order of the holy cross crosiers or crutched friars. Patricks day, but its also the feast day of a lesserknown saint. The daughter of blessed pepin of landen and blessed itta of ida, gertrude was ten years old when the possibility of her marrying the duke of austrasias son was mentioned at a banquet given by her father. Given that in the usa the irish celebrate st patrick with great fanfare, one forgets that some other saints. Gertrude of nivelles medal, large size catholic medal, 1 x 34 our price.
The life and revelations of saint gertrude, virgin and abbess, of the order of st. Gertrudes feast day was the 17 th of march, but i had already booked that week for two special features. It is national womens history month and saint gertrude with her cats could have shared the stage with st. Gertrude is more commonly known as gertrude of nivelles.
The complete bible catholic version has 7 books that were removed from the protestant version. Together with her friend and teacher saint mechtild, she practiced a spirituality called nuptial mysticism, that is, she came to see herself as the bride of christ. The cultus of saint gertrude spread widely in the low countries. Gertrude will be open tentatively to the public on may 30, according to the stage 3 guidelines for opening up idaho, issued by governor brad little. Maintain physical distance at all times, and if there is a crowd, come back later. Saint gertrude was a powerhouse when it came to the faithfully departed. Much of what we know about saint gertrude comes from the vita sanctae geretrudis, her official catholic biography written to justify her veneration as a. According to legend, saint gertrude of nivelles was invoked by seamen and a seamonster facing their ship disappeared. Collegiate church of saint gertrude, nivelles, nivelles, belgium. Saint gertrude of nivelles bishop of maastricht daughter of pepin of landen frankish kings of austrasia preschism western saints. Jan 22, 2019 saint gertrude of nivelles 626 march 17, 659 was abbess of the benedictine monastery of nivelles, in presentday belgium. Oct 25, 20 feast day march 17 th cats, gardeners, travelers.
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