Saint Winnoc of Wormhoult
Also known as: Winnoc of Flanders; Winnoc of Wormhoudt; Vinocus of…; Vinnoco of..; Winnow of…; Winoc of…; Winocus of…; Winok of…; Wunnoc of…; Winnok of…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
November 6
Died
November 6, 716
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Winnoc of Wormhout, also known as Winnoc of Flanders, was born in the 7th century in Wales to noble parents. Some sources suggest that his father was Saint Judicael, adding further prestige to his lineage. However, his family was forced to flee to Brittany to escape the invading Saxons. Raised in Brittany, Winnoc received a thorough education and was deeply influenced by the monastic atmosphere of the region....
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