Saint ermelinda biography

Biography

Saint Ermelinda of Meldaert, also known as Ermelinde or Ermelindis, was born around the year 510 in Lovenjoel, Belgium. She came from a wealthy noble family and was the daughter of Ermeonoldo and Armensinda, who were also related to the Pepin family. Despite her privileged background, Ermelinda felt a deep calling to devote her life to God.

Early in her life, her family arranged a marriage for her, but Ermelinda refused to accept this proposal.

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Instead, she made a brave decision to leave her home in search of a life of prayer and solitude. She found solace as a hermitess near Beauvechain, Belgium, where she would spend her days in seclusion and her nights in fervent prayer at a local church. However, her life as a hermitess faced a difficult challenge when two local lords discovered her true identity and concocted a plan to kidnap her for marriage.

By God's grace, Ermelinda was warned of their intentions by an angel, enabling her to escap Saint Linda (595) - QIDYL