Saint Dodone of Wallersenfagne
Also known as: Dodo; Dodón
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 29
Died
January 1, 888
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Dodone of Wallersenfagne, also known as Dodo or Dodón, was an eighth-century Benedictine monk known for his deep spirituality and devotion to the Christian faith. He was a spiritual student of Saint Ursmar of Lobbes at the renowned Lobbes Abbey in Belgium. Born in the small village of Vaux, Lomme, near Laon, France, Dodone entered monastic life early on, seeking a life dedicated to God....