Catholic Saint
St. Gudula
“A Belgian noblewoman who devoted her life to prayer and charity, becoming the patroness of Brussels.”
Feast Day: January 8
Biography
St. Gudula was a Frankish noblewoman from Brabant who was educated by her cousin, St. Gertrude of Nivelles. She lived a life of extraordinary piety, walking daily from her home to a church two miles away. She is the patron saint of Brussels, and the city's cathedral is named after her.
Prayer to St. Gudula
Light conquers darkness through faith.