Engelmund of Velsen
| Saint Engelmond | |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 739 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | May 14; June 21 |
| Attributes | depicted as a pilgrim abbot with a fountain springing under his staff |
| Patronage | invoked against toothache |
Saint Engelmund (Engelmond, Ingelmund) of Velsen (died May 14, ca. 739) was an English-born missionary to Frisia. He was educated in his native country and entered the Benedictine Order. He was then ordained and then became an abbot.
He traveled to Frisia and evangelized the region with Saint Willibrord. He was based at Velsen near Haarlem. Engelmund's family was originally from the Velsen area, and he was thus successful with converts.[1]
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External links
- Saints of June 21: Engelmund of Velsen
- Detailed consideration of the legend and relics of Engelmund, in Dutch
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