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Guy of Anderlecht
Saint Guy of Anderlecht | |
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Saint Guy of Anderlecht depicted as a pilgrim in a Book of Hours, c. 1484-1529 | |
| Born | c. 950 Laken, Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 1012 Anderlecht, Duchy of Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Church of St Peter and St Guido |
| Feast | 12 September |
| Attributes | A peasant praying with an angel plowing a nearby field; a pilgrim with a book or with a hat, staff, rosary, and an ox at his feet |
| Patronage | Anderlecht; against mad dogs; against rabies; bachelors; epileptics; horned animals; labourers; protection of outbuildings, stables, and sheds; sacristans; work horses |
Guy of Anderlecht, also known as Saint Guy (or Guido, Guidon and Wye of Láken) (ca.
950–1012) was a Christian saint who is venerated in Catholic and Orthodox churches. He was known as the Poor Man of Anderlecht.
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