Waudru
Saint Waltrude (; ; ; ; died April 9, 688 AD) is the patron saint of Mons, Belgium, where she is known in French as Sainte Waudru, and of Herentals, Belgium, where she is known in Dutch as Sint-Waldetrudis or -Waltrudis. Both cities boast a large medieval church that bears her name. Life Waltrude was born in Cousolre in northern France, to a wealthy and influential noble family. According to Alban Butler, she was a sister to Aldegonde, foundress of Maubeuge Abbey. She was also cousin to Saint Aye. Waltrude married Vincent Madelgarius, the Count of Hainault. They had four children: * Aldetrude, abbess of Maubeuge Abbey * Landry of Soignies, Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz * Madelberte of Maubeuge, succeeded Aldetrude as abbess of Mauberge * Dentelin of Mons Around 642 Madelgarius founded the monastery known as Hautmont Abbey. Waltrude persuaded Saint Ghislain to establish an oratory at a place called Ursidongus, now known as Saint-Ghislain. The city of Mons grew around it. Arou ...
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