Saint Baldwin
Saint Baldwin (died c. 7th–12th century, depending on identification) is a name borne by several venerated figures in the Roman Martyrology and local martyrological traditions. The most commonly referenced Saint Baldwin in Catholic hagiography is a holy man associated with the Italian tradition, venerated in the Rieti area of Lazio or in the Lorraine/Flanders tradition. His feast day varies by the specific figure venerated.
Among the saints named Baldwin:
- Baldwin of Rieti — a Flemish nobleman who came to Italy as a pilgrim, became a lay hermit near Rieti in Lazio, and died in sanctity; feast July 15.
- Baldwin of Noyon — a 7th-century bishop associated with the Diocese of Noyon in northern France.
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| Saint Baldwin | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | July 15 |
| Profession | Hermit (lay); or bishop (depending on identification) |
| Rel. Affiliation | Early medieval Western Church |
| Attributes | Pilgrim's staff; hermit's cloak |
| Birthplace | Unknown (possibly Flanders or France) |
| Death Place | Rieti area, Lazio, Italy (most common identification) |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Saint Baldwin is venerated in local tradition, most prominently as a lay pilgrim and hermit associated with the Rieti area of Lazio in central Italy. According to the local tradition, he was of Flemish or noble origin, undertook a pilgrimage to Italy, and settled near Rieti as a hermit, living in prayer and penance until his death. He was venerated locally as a holy man.
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Death location: Rieti area, Lazio, Italy (most common identification)
Notable location: Area associated with the principal veneration of Saint Baldwin (Rieti, Lazio, Italy)
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Feast day
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Veneration
Saint Baldwin is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day of July 15, principally in local Italian and Belgian traditions.
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