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  Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of February 6
Amand was a tireless preacher, a wandering saint who worked as far afield as Flanders, among the Slavs of Carinthia along the River Danube, among the Basques in Navarre, and possibly in Gascony.
Saint Jerome place her death in Cappadocia during the persecution of Diocletian, Saint Dorothy's name is unknown in Eastern calendars.
Saint Remigius in the conversion of the Franks, was instrumental in the conversion of Clovis I to Christianity.
www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/0206.htm   (4524 words)

  
  Saint Amand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apparently of noble birth, Amand was born in Lower Poitou.
Amand was also commissioned to call councils in Neustria and Austrasia in order to pass on to the bishops of Gaul decrees enacted at Rome; the bishops in turn required Amand to pass back to Rome the acts of the councils.
Amand is the patron saint of all who produce beer: brewers, innkeepers and bartenders (and presumably also hopgrowers).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amand   (707 words)

  
 Harmonie Municipale de Saint Amand les Eaux
Le nom de Saint Amand, qui a remplacé celui d'Elnon, est complété en 1250 par les mots " InPabula ".
De 1292 à 1302, Saint Amand est le théâtre des guerres entre les différents Comtes et doit subir en 1340 l'assaut des troupes Flamandes et Anglaises.
Saint Amand est investie dès le 24 août et libérée le 23 octobre 1918.
www.harmoniesaintamand.com /ville/histoire.htm   (817 words)

  
 Saints of March 17
Saint Gregory of Tours, wrote that Agricola lived a simple, austere life devoted to promoting the spiritual good of his people, and in the 48 years of his episcopacy attended several Church councils and enlarged and beautified many of the churches of his diocese (Benedictines, Delaney).
Saint Gertrude was the younger daughter of Blessed Pepin of Landen and Blessed Itta.
Saint Philip to Gaul to preach and was sent by him to England as the leader of 12 missionaries.
www.saintpatrickdc.org /ss/0317.htm   (3844 words)

  
 Saint-Amand-Montrond (Municipality, Cher, France)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The early city of Saint-Amand was developed near a monastery said to have been found around year 620 by the monk Theodulf, probably on the site of an earlier Gallo-Roman settlement located on the way between Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand.
The first church was dedicated to Saint Amand, an hermit bishop who evangelized France and Flanders.
Saint Amand is portrayed on the municipal flag of Sint-Amands, in Belgian Flanders.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-18-am.html   (1123 words)

  
 Saint-Amand Lineage
The Saint-Amand (or Saint Amant) lineage is the basis for the Daspit family's connection to William the Conqueror and the Emperor Charlemagne.
Almaric III signed Barons' letter to Pope Boniface VIII as "Dominus de Wydehaye", married in 1290, was summoned to serve in the Parliament from December 29, 1299 to June 16, 1311, served in Gascony and was Governor of Bordeaux in 1294.
Almaric III was held by modern doctrine to become Lord St. Amand and was referred to in King's Writs as "Almarico de Sancto Amando" in 1299.
www.fluckers.com /family/daspit/stamand1.html   (6180 words)

  
 St. Amand - Catholic Online
When he threatened to disinherit him, the saint cheerfully replied, "Christ is my only inheritance." Amand afterward went to Tours, where he was ordained, and then to Bourges, where he lived fifteen years under the direction of St. Austregisilus, the bishop, in a cell near the cathedral.
This moved Amand to attempt that mission, in the course of which he was sometimes beaten and thrown into the river.
That St. Amand was one of the most imposing figures of the Merovingian epoch, is disputed by no serious historian; he was not unknown in England, and the pre-Reformation chapel of the Eyston family at east Hendred in Birkshire is dedicated in his honor.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=333   (774 words)

  
 Scarpe-Escaut Regional Park nr St-Amand
After Revolution and wars, the Park treasures all that is left of two fine abbeys - the tower of St. Amand's Abbey, and the gatehouse at Marchiennes Abbey - now open as a Park centre.
Belgian missionary St. Amand established about 20 monasteries in the area in the 7th century, and each started to clear some woodland for farming.
Amand's headquarters was at St Amand-les-Eaux - of his fine abbey, only the tower is left standing.
www.theotherside.co.uk /tm-heritage/visit/visit-stamand-forestpark.htm   (741 words)

  
 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Saint Amand founded an abbey here on the banks of the River Scarpe in the 7th century, and a small town grew up at the abbey gates.
The saint travelled the area (including what is now Belgium) as a missionary, converting it back to Christianity and founding 20
Over the centuries the St. Amand's abbey buildings were destroyed and rebuilt many times, mainly due to fighting in this border district.
www.theotherside.co.uk /tm-heritage/towns/stamand.htm   (201 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Saint Amandus
Dagobert afterwards entreated him to return, asked pardon for the wrong done, and requested him to be tutor of the heir of the
living at court prompted the Saint to refuse the honour.
His next apostolate was among of the Slavs of the Danube, but it met with no success, and we find him then in Rome, reporting to the pope what results had been achieved.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/01380b.htm   (539 words)

  
 East
Blücher personally led them into the middle of St Amand, driving all before them except one battalion of French who were well ensconced in a farmhouse at the point where St Amand la Haye joined St Amand.
Unable to deploy in the narrow streets, and under continuous heavy fire, the Prussians now suffered severely for their sucess.
"The position now was that the 6th Regiment was in possession of most of St Amand, with the 2nd Westphalian Landwehr in support, and the 28th holding the village church." (p.
www.wargame.ch /wc/nwc/newsletter/newsletter24/East.html   (1641 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Amand
Evangelized in France, Flanders, Carinthia, Gascony, and Germany, sometimes getting beaten by the locals for his trouble.
Friend and spiritual director of Saint Humbert of Pelagius, and was assisted in his work by Saint Acharius.
His association with brewers and vintners and related field comes from spending so much time preaching and teaching in beer and wine making regions.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/sainta23.htm   (95 words)

  
 Saint Amand Montrond, FR
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 Hotels in Saint Amand Montron France - Mercure St Amand Montrond 2m
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 Saint Amand Montron Vacation Rentals | Hotels
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Mercure St Amand Montrond 2M Saint Amand Montron
On the "Jacques Coeur" road, this hotel in the city center offers comfort in a cosy environment and a regional cuisine.
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 CheapTickets: Hotel Details
On the -Jacques Coeur- road, this hotel in the city center offers comfort in a cosy environment and a regional cuisine.
Hotel address: 7 a 9 rue Henri Barbusse, SAINT AMAND MONTROND, France 18200
SAINT AMAND MONTROND, FRANCE, SAINT VIC 1.00 KM, ST AMAND MONTROND ORVAL 2.00 KM, CITE DE L OR 5.00 KM, PARIS ORLY 280.00 KM, CHARLES DE GAULLE 320.00 KM Amenities
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 Bed and breakfast saint-amand-montrond France, charming bed breakfast accommodation saint-amand-montrond
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 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Au nord de la Gaule païenne, les rives de l'Escaut sont évangélisées au VII ème par l'évêque itinérant saint Amand.
Ayant reçu du roi Dagobert le domaine d'Elnone, il y fonde vers 640 le monastère qui doit être au centre de ses missions apostoliques.
Le samedi 7 février 2004 le conseil municipal a inauguré la statue du Moine Amand, le fondateur de la ville.
www.nordmag.fr /nord_pas_de_calais/saint_amand/saint_amand.htm   (2243 words)

  
 Pierre Saint Amand Books - Signed, used, new, out-of-print
Your search: Books » Author: Pierre Saint Amand
The Libertine's Progress is a comprehensive and concise study of the eighteenth-century French novel, providing a fresh look at amorous relations and offering a radical presentation of the dark side of the Enlightenment.
Portions of book data provided by Muze Inc. Copyright 1995-2007 Muze Inc. For personal use only.
www.alibris.com /search/books/author/Pierre_Saint_Amand   (167 words)

  
 Saint Amand France Armorial Pottery Plate
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Description: A faience plate made in the Provencal town of Saint Amand, France famous for its pottery since the 15th century.
This plate is an armorial plate with the Liberty cap and the motto Vive La Liberte Sans Licence.
www.goantiques.com /detail,saint-amand-france,1270892.html   (84 words)

  
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