St. Gudula's Day

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St. Gudula's Day

January 8

St. Gudula (or Gudule) is the patron saint of Brussels, Belgium. According to legend, Satan was so envious of her piety and influence among the people that he often tried to extinguish her lantern as she returned from midnight mass. But as she prayed for help, an angel would re-light the candle.
She died in 712, and her relics were moved to Brussels in 978. Since 1047 they have remained in the church of St. Michael, thereafter named the Cathedral of St. Gudula. Her feast day is observed with great solemnity in Brussels, particularly at the cathedral that bears her name.

SOURCES:
BkDays-1864, vol. I, p. 73
BkFest-1937, p. 38
FestWestEur-1958, p. 4
SaintFestCh-1904, p. 58

Celebration day: Jan 8

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