Christian feast day: Relindis (Renule) of Maaseik

Relindis of Maaseik

Saint Relindis, sister of Saint Herlindis, was the daughter of count Adelard. The sisters were brought up at the Benedictine monastery in Valenciennes. Adelard and his wife later built a monastery at Maaseik for their daughters. The Abbey of Aldeneik was consecrated in 728.