ST. LIVINUS OF GHENT (NOV. 12TH)
St. Livinus (Center), Adoring the Glorified Lamb in Heaven, from the Ghent Altarpiece, by Herbert and Jan Van Eyck By Bp. Joseph ( Archeparchate ) St. Livinus (D. AD 650), Bishop and Martyr, “The Apostle to the Flemish People.” The Saint was born in Ireland, but was raised in England. As a young man, St. Livinus became a priest under St. Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury. He was renowned as a great preacher and was highly respected in the parishes surrounding Canterbury. After a time, St. Livinus was made a Bishop and sent to Ireland as a missionary. After a time in the land of his birth, St. Livinus heard of the work being done by Celtic and English Monks in Flanders, and he heard God’s call to evangelize in Northern Europe. A Page from St. Livinus’ Illuminated Celtic Gospel Book, Originally Kept at the Ghent Cathedral, Now Preserved in the National Museum In Flanders, St. Livinus was highly successful in winning souls for Christ, establishing many churches, ...
