Drogon Prince Of AUSTRASIA

Other Events:

• Name: Arnoul (St. Arnulf) Bishop Of METZ
• Name: Arnould De TONGRES
• Name: Arnulf (Arnulfe) De MOSELGAU
• Name: Arnulph DESPOSYNI
• Name: St. Arnoul "De Heristal" Bishop Of METZ
• _UID: FBFC0E5FC20E443198D5993615EBB240D70E
• Alt. Birth: 13 Aug 582; Alt. Birth
• Occupation: Between 610 and 626
• Occupation: Between 610 and 626
• Occupation: Bef 612
• Occupation: 623
• Occupation: 623
• Event: 626
• Alt. Death: 16 Aug 640; Alt. Death

Notes:

Arnulf (Arnoul, Arnold) of Metz B (RM)

Died 640. Arnulf was a courtier of the Austrasian King Theodebert II, a valiant warrior, and a valued adviser. He married the noble Doda (the marriage of his son Ansegisel to Begga, daughter of Blessed Pepin of Landen, produced the Carolingian line of kings of France).
Arnulf desired to become a monk at L?rins. However, when his wife took the veil and Arnulf was at the point of entering L?rins, he was appointed bishop of Metz about 610. He played a prominent role in affairs of state, was one of those instrumental in making Clotaire of Neustria king of Austrasia, and was chief counselor to Dagobert, son of King Clotaire, when the king appointed him king of Austrasia.

About 626, Arnulf resigned his see and retired to a hermitage near the abbey of Remiremont (Benedictines, Delaney, Encyclopedia).

In art, Saint Arnulf is portrayed as a bishop with a coat of mail under his cope. He may also be shown (1) with a fish having a ring in its mouth; (2) blessing a burning castle; or (3) washing the feet of the poor (Roeder). He is venerated at Remiremont. Like Saint Antony, Arnulf is invoked to find lost articles. He is also the patron saint of music, millers, and brewers (Roeder).


Relationship to Pepin "Of Landen":

Pepin and Bishop Arnulf of Metz aided King Clotaire II of Neustria in overthrowing Queen Brunhilda of Austrasia in 613. In recognition of the important roles they played, Clotaire appointed them mayors of the palace to rule Austrasia for Clotaire's son Dagobert I from 623. When Pepin rebuked Dagobert (who had succeeded his father about 629) for his licentious life, Dagobert discharged him and he retired to Aquitaine. Dagobert still respected him enough to appoint him tutor of his three-year-old son Sigebert before his death in 638, and Pepin returned and ruled the kingdom until his own death the following year.

Pepin worked to spread the faith throughout the kingdom, defended Christian towns from Slavic invaders, and chose responsible men to fill vacant sees. The marriage of his daughter, Begga, and Bishop Arnulf's son, Segislius, produced Pepin of Herstal, the first of the Carolingian dynasty in France.

Relationship (J,M&L):
47th Great-grandparent

Relationship (J,M&L):
40th Great-grandparent

Relationship (J,M&L):
42nd Great-grandparent

Alt. Birth:
Of, Heristal, Liege, Belgium

Occupation:
Bishop of Metz

Occupation:
Eveque de Metz

Occupation:
Counselor to Chlothar II

Occupation:
Chief Counselor to Dagobert, son of King Clotaire

Occupation:
Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia

Event:
Resigned his see and retired to a hermitage near the Abbey of Remiremont.

Alt. Death:
Cave in Vosages Mountains, Austrasia

Arnold married Doda (Clothilde) Of DE SAVOY about 596. Doda was born about 578 in Old Sachsen (Saxony); died after 615. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Clothilde
• Name: Clothilde De SAXE
• Name: Clothilde Von SACHSEN
• Name: Clothilde VON SACHSEN
• _UID: A6F4F1062AD643D7913CC594D7AF28D150B7

Notes:

Source: lorenfamily.com

Relationship (J,M&L):
47th Great-grandparent

Notes:

Married:
NOTE MARRIED

Other Events:

• Name: De Landen
• Name: Pepin (Pippin) De LANDEN
• Name: Pepin De BRABANT
• Name: Pepin Mayor Of The Palace Of AUSTRASIA
• _UID: 22CCB646CFB24FB084470F2CFDBE246BBA5E
• Titled: 623

Notes:

[Blessed Pepin of Landen (AC)
(also known as Pippin)

Died February 21, c. 639. Pepin was, perhaps, the most important, powerful person in the empire during his age. As duke of Brabant and mayor of the palace (first minister) of kings Clotaire II, Dagobert I, and Sigebert III, he determined much of the policy of the Franks. Pepin, the ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty of French kings, was the husband of Blessed Itta and father of Grimoald, of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles and of Saint Begga. He is described as "a lover of peace and the constant defender of truth and justice," though it may not seem that way at first glance.

Pepin and Bishop Arnulf of Metz aided King Clotaire II of Neustria in overthrowing Queen Brunhilda of Austrasia in 613. In recognition of the important roles they played, Clotaire appointed them mayors of the palace to rule Austrasia for Clotaire's son Dagobert I from 623. When Pepin rebuked Dagobert (who had succeeded his father about 629) for his licentious life, Dagobert discharged him and he retired to Aquitaine. Dagobert still respected him enough to appoint him tutor of his three-year-old son Sigebert before his death in 638, and Pepin returned and ruled the kingdom until his own death the following year.

Pepin worked to spread the faith throughout the kingdom, defended Christian towns from Slavic invaders, and chose responsible men to fill vacant sees. The marriage of his daughter, Begga, and Bishop Arnulf's son, Segislius, produced Pepin of Herstal, the first of the Carolingian dynasty in France. Pepin of Landen was buried at Landen, but his relics were later translated to Nivelle, where they are now enshrined with those of his wife and daughter Gertrude. Here is feast is kept. Pepin was never canonized but is listed as a saint in some of the old Belgic martyrologies and a litany published by the authority of the archbishop of Mechlin (Benedictines, Delaney, Encyclopedia, Husenbeth).


Source: lorenfamily.com

Relationship (J,M&L):
40th Great-grandparent

Titled:
Duke of Brabant

Titled:
Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia

Pepin married Saint Itta "Blessed Ida" Of NIVELLES, Saint in 614. Itta (daughter of Arnoaldus Of Schelde SAXONY, Bishop Of Metz and Dode (Oda) Of HERISTAL) was born about 591 in Landen, Liege, Belgium; died in 652 in Abbey Of Nivelles, Brabant, Belgium. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Blessed Ida
• Name: Itta (St.) De NIVELLES
• Name: Itte (Itta) Of LANDEN
• _UID: F0F6F9D78A204A4BBB6CECE1E06884D58AA0
• Event: Abt 640
• Occupation: Between 640 and 646
• Alt. Death: 8 May 652; Alt. Death

Notes:

Blessed Ida of Nivelles, OSB Widow (AC)

(also known as Itta, Iduberga)

Died 652. After the death of Blessed Pepin of Landen, his wife Ida built a double monastery at Nivelles. She and her younger daughter, Saint Gertrude entered the monastery, which was placed under the Benedictine Rule and governed by Gertrude (Benedictines). Several art historians give a stag with flaming horns as the emblem of Saint Ida of Nivelles, but it seems likely that this is a confusion with Ida of Toggenburg, whose proper attribute it is (Roeder). She is invoked against toothache and erysipelas (Roeder).

Relationship (J,M&L):
40th Great-grandparent

Event:
Founded the Abbey of Nivelles

Occupation:
1st Abbess of Nivelles (Brabant, Belgium)

Alt. Death:
Abbey of Nivelles