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Saint Pepin of Landen
Saint Pepin of Landen

Saint Pepin of Landen

Also known as: Pepin the Elder; Pepin I; Pippin; Pipino

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

21-Feb

Born

575

Died

C.646 at Landen, Brabant, Belgium of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Pepin of Landen, Duke of Brabant, stands as a revered figure in early medieval Christian nobility, celebrated for his unwavering commitment to justice and peace. Born into the aristocracy of the Frankish realm, he dedicated his life to governance rooted in Christian virtue. His marriage to Saint Ida of Nivelles, a woman of profound piety, formed a sacred partnership that profoundly shaped their family’s spiritual legacy. Together, they raised two daughters who would themselves become saints: Saint Gertrude of Nivelles


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