Ermelinda (6th century)

Biography

After taking a vow of virginity, she left her parents' castle, where suitors paraded, and retired to Beauvechain to live in chastity and prayer. Unfortunately, there was a nobleman in this city who was dedicated to harassing her. Her guardian angel took her from Beauchevain and led her to Meldert where a good priest was her director and helped her live her vocation. Ermelinda, who attended mass every morning, arrived barefoot every day, both in winter and summer.