Ermin of Lobbes
Belgian saint
About Ermin of Lobbes
Lived 700 – 737. Ermin of Lobbes was a religious.
Saint Ermin of Lobbes (died 737, in Lobbes, Hainaut, Belgium) was the second abbot of Lobbes Abbey.
Life and legend Originally from the region of Laon, he studied at the Cathedral School of Laon (France) and was ordained as a priest by the bishop, Madalgaire.
After entering the Benedictine monastery of Lobbes, he became a disciple of Saint Ursmar. After nomination by Ursmar, he was elected as his successor as the head of the abbey, founded by Saint Landelin. He had a reputation for wisdom and sanctity. His biographer, abbot Anson of Lobbes (+800), stated that he also had a gift for prophecy.
He died in Lobbes in 737, and is interred in a sarcophagus in the crypt of Saint Ursmar's Church in Lobbes. He was succeeded as abbot by Theodwin.
Feast day Saint Ermin (Latin: Erminus) is celebrated locally as a Christian saint. His feast day is on 25 April.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ermin of Lobbes?
Belgian saint
When was Ermin of Lobbes born?
Ermin of Lobbes was born in 700 in Saint-Erme-Outre-et-Ramecourt.
When did Ermin of Lobbes die?
Ermin of Lobbes died on 25 April 737 in Lobbes.
What was Ermin of Lobbes's occupation?
Ermin of Lobbes was a religious.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ermin of Lobbes. https://biography.guide/ermin-of-lobbes/
MLA: "Ermin of Lobbes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ermin-of-lobbes/.
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