Saturday, September 12 · Ordinary Time
Saint Guy of Anderlecht
Saint Guy of Anderlecht, also known as Guido of Anderlecht, Guidon of Anderlecht, Poor Man of Anderlecht, and Wye of Láken, was born around 950 in Anderlecht, Belgium. Despite being born into poverty, he was fortunate to have pious parents who provided him with a religious upbringing.
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