Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. BAVO

Christian Saint

Also known as Allowin, Bavo Of Ghent, Bavon

Hermit and Patron Saint of Ghent

He led a dissolute life until middle age and then gave it up to become a hermit and live in a hollow tree.

After a number of dull adventures in austerity he returned to Ghent Monastery where he given planning permission to build a tiny cell in the woods.

It seems possible he may have run out of funds.

St. Bavo Facts and Figures

Name: Bavo
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Allowin, Bavo Of Ghent, Bavon

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 589-654
Celebration or Feast Day: October 1st

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1966

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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