Blessed Frederick of Saint-Vanne
Also known as
- Frederick of Arras
- Frederic Provost of St-Vaast d’Arras
Profile
Son of Matilda and Count Geoffrey le Barbu of Verdun, France. In 997 he gave his wealth to the bishop of Verdun and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. When he returned he became a Benedictine monk at Saint Vanne abbey. Friend of Blessed Richard of Saint Vanne. Prior of the monastery of Saint Vedast, Arras, France.
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MLA Citation
- “Blessed Frederick of Saint-Vanne“. CatholicSaints.Info. 5 December 2020. Web. 28 February 2021. <>