Saint Rumbold (alternatively: Rumold, Romuold, Rumoldus (Latin), Rombout (Dutch), Rombaut (French)) was an Irish or Scottish Christian missionary, although his true nationality is not known for certain.[1][2][3] He was martyred near Mechelen by two men, whom he had denounced for their evil ways.[4]
Saint Rumbold’s feast day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church, and Western Rite Orthodox Churches, on June 24;[4][5] and it is celebrated [...]
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St Rumbold’s Cathedral – Saint Rumbold
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