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Wendelin of Trier
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Saint Wendelin of Trier (Latin: Vendelinus; c. 554 - c. 617 AD) was a hermit and abbot. Although not listed in the Roman Martyrology, his cultus is wide-spread in German-speaking areas. He is a patron of country folk and herdsmen. He is honored on October 22.
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Saint Wendelin of Trier | |
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![]() Picture of St Wendelin in Staatsgalerie Stuttgart art museum | |
Born | c. 554 Scotland |
Died | c. 617 Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | 22 October |
Patronage | country folk, herdsmen |
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