Saint Relindis

Saint Relindis, daughter of Count Adelard of the Rhineland, lived in the early eighth century as a devoted daughter of the Church. Her life was deeply intertwined with that of her sister, Saint Herlindis, with whom she shared a profound commitment to religious life. When both sisters expressed their desire to embrace the monastic vocation, their father, Count Adelard, responded with generosity by constructing a convent for them at Maaseik (Maaseyk) on the banks of the Meuse River. This foundation became the center of their spiritual mission.