Saint Pharaïldis of Ghent

Saint Pharaïldis of Ghent, also known as Farahilde, Farailde, Pharaild, Pharailde, Pherailde, Vareide, Varelde, Veerhilde, Veerle, or Verylde, was born around the year 650 in Ghent, Belgium. She was the sister of Saint Gudule and the niece of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles. Despite her noble lineage, Pharaïldis chose a life devoted to God and made a private vow of virginity....