Saint Godelieve (also known as Godeleva, Godeliève, and Godelina; Dutch: Sint-Godelieve) (c. 1052 [4] – 6 July 1070) is a Flemish saint. [5] . She behaved with charity and gentleness to all, accepting an arranged marriage as was the custom, but her husband and family turned out to be abusive. Eventually he had her strangled by his servants. [4]

Saint Godelieve, also known as Godelieve of Ghistelles or Godelieve of Gistel, was born in 1049 in Londefort-lez-Boulogne, France, to the Flemish nobility. She was the daughter of Hemfried, Lord of Wierre-Effray. Godelieve was married to Bertulf of Ghistelles, a Flemish nobleman.

Born around 1049 in Lo, Belgium, Saint Godelieve of Gistel was a beacon of humility and love, whose life was sadly marred by cruelty and betrayal. Yet, her spirit was undeterred, a testament to her deep-rooted faith and an inspiration to us all.

Saint of the Day – 30 July – Saint Godelieve (c 1049-1070) Flemish Married Laywoman. Born in c 1049 at Londefort-lez-Boulogne, France and died by murder by being strangled by her mother-in-law’s and husband’s servants on 6 July 1070 at Gistel, Belgium.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305. This fully intact altarpiece was perhaps commissioned by the Guild of the Load Bearers in Bruges for their chapel in the "Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk" (Church of Our Lady). When closed, four saints––Josse, Nicholas, Quirinus, and John the Baptist––and two kneeling donors are visible.

Jul 30, 2018 · An uncommon example of Christian patience is presented to us by the Church today in Saint Godoliva, whose life ought to be particularly considered by all women who fall to the lot of wicked men.

Summary of St. Godelieve's legend and photo of its illustration in a 15th-century altarpiece Explains medieval & early modern pictures of St. Godelieve, with a link to her biography. Illustrated.

Daughter of Hemfried, Lord of Wierre-Effray. Married to Bertulf of Ghistelles, a Flemish nobleman, who abandoned her before the wedding feast was over. Abused by her in-laws, especially her mother-in-law; she was variously locked in a cell, starved, …

Godelieve, geboren omstreeks 1050, werd uitgehuwelijkt aan Bertolf, zoon van de kasteelheer van Gistel. In juli 1070 liet Bertolf Godelieve vermoorden door twee knechten. Zij werd gewurgd en ondergedompeld in een waterpoel. Tijdens haar korte leven was Godelieve een …

The three panels of the triptych comprise seven images that follow St. Godelieve's legend chronologically from left to right. View individual panels: Left wing, left panel: the charity of St. Godelieve. Left wing, right panel: Bertolf proposes marriage. Center, left panel: the wedding banquet. Center, middle panel: the marriage