Saint Siard
Profile
Born to the nobility of Friesland (an area of modern Netherlands). Studied at the abbey school of Mariëngaarde, Friesland. Spiritual student of Frederick of Hallum. Joined the Premonstratensians in the early 1170's. Abbot at the house in Mariëngaarde in 1194 where he served for 36 years. Noted for his adherence to the Norbertine rule, his love of the contemplative life, for his generosity to the poor, and as a peacemaker. Had a devotion of the Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany, and gave them as examples to his brothers.
Died
• 1230 at the abbey of Mariëngaarde, Friesland of natural causes
• relics moved to Hildesheim, Germany in 1578 when the abbey was destroyed by Calvinists
• relics placed in new reliquaries in 1608
• some relics taken to Tongerlo abbey at Westerlo, Belgium in 1617
• some relics taken to the abbey of Saint-Feuillin, Roeulz, France in 1617
• the abbey of Saint-Feuillin was suppressed in the French Revolution and the relics were taken to the church of Strépy
• some relics transferred to the abbey of Windberg, Germany in 2000
Beatified
8 March 1728 by Pope Benedict XIII (cultus confirmation)
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