Plechelm

Plechelm

Infobox Saint
name=Saint Plechelm
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death_date=730 AD
feast_day=July 15
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patronage=The Netherlands
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Plechlem (Plechelm of Guelderland) is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church and a patron saint of the Netherlands. Plechlem was a Benedictine monk who traveled to Rome with St. Wiro and St. Otger. He became a missionary in Northumberland and Friesland and was martyred while on a mission. A basilica in Oldenzaal in the Netherlands is dedicated to him.

External links

* [http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5524 Catholic Saints]
* [http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintp3n.htm Catholic Forum]


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