Adelelmus of Burgos
Adelelmus (died c. 1100) (French: Aléaume; Spanish: Lesmes) – was a French-born Benedictine monk venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Adelelmus O.S.B. | |
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 St. Adelelmus of Burgos, O.S.B., painting from the 17th century, Burgos Cathedral | |
| Born | 11th century Loudun, Poitou, France |
| Died | 1100 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 30 January |
| Patronage | Burgos, Spain |
Life
Born in Loudun, Poitou, Adelelmus joined the military at a young age. During a pilgrimage to Rome he met Robert de Turlande, founder of the abbey of La Chaise-Dieu, and left the military life for the Benedictine order.[1]
Queen Constance of Burgundy of Castile was impressed with the reports of Adelelmus' holiness, and invited him to live in Burgos, Spain. She and King Alfonso VI founded a monastery in the city in 1079 on the condition he would be its abbot. He added a hospital and a church to the building soon after.[2] He later used his military training to help Alfonso against the Moors.[1]
After death, Adelelmus became the patron saint of the city of Burgos in Spain. His remains lie in the Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad[3]
Adelelmus' feast day is kept on 30 January; it is no longer observed in the General Roman Calendar.
References
- Odden, Per Einar. "Den hellige Adelelmus av Burgos ( -1097)" Den katolske kirke
- Guide to the City of Burgos, Turespaña, p. 8
- Diccionario de los santos (in Spanish). Editorial San Pablo. 2000. p. 64. ISBN 978-84-285-2258-8.