Bavo of Ghent
Saint Bavo of Ghent (also known as Bavon, Allowin, Bavonius, Baaf; AD 622–659) is a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. He was the son of Pepin of Landen and the brother of saints Begga and Gertrude of Nivelles.
Saint Bavo | |
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Saint Bavo with falcon and sword, by Geertgen tot Sint Jans, late 15th century | |
| Born | Allowin 622 Hesbaye, Kingdom of the Franks |
| Died | 653 Ghent, Kingdom of the Franks |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | October 1 |
| Attributes | Greaves, other military or aristocratic garb, falcon, sword |
| Patronage | Ghent, Diocese of Ghent, Haarlem, Lauwe |
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