About Engelmund of Velsen
Lived 601 – 739. Engelmund of Velsen was a missionary.
Saint Engelmund (Engelmond, Ingelmund) of Velsen (died 14 May c. 739) was an English-born missionary to Frisia. He was educated in his native country and entered the Benedictine Order. He was ordained a priest and later became an abbot.
Life Although born in England, he had lived in Friesland with his parents and so knew the language. He traveled to Frisia to join Saint Willibrord in evangelizing the region. Engelmund was based at Velsen near Haarlem, where he later died at an advanced age, of fever.
Iconography Saint Engelmund is depicted as a pilgrim abbot with a fountain springing under his staff.
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Who was Engelmund of Velsen?
English Benedictine missionary
When was Engelmund of Velsen born?
Engelmund of Velsen was born in 601.
When did Engelmund of Velsen die?
Engelmund of Velsen died on 14 May 739.
What was Engelmund of Velsen's occupation?
Engelmund of Velsen was a missionary.
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