Saint Bavo of Ghent
Also known as: Allowin; Bavon; Bavone
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 1
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Bavo of Ghent, also known as Allowin, Bavon, or Bavone, was a Belgian nobleman born in 589 in Brabant, Liege, Belgium. He is known for his wild youth and reputation for selfishness. It is said that he even sold his own servants as slaves to local noble houses. However, Saint Bavo's life took a dramatic turn after hearing a sermon by Saint Amand of Maastricht....
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