[5] Endowing the abbey with vast resources, Vincent added several relics, including those of Saint Marcel, whom he allegedly sought from Pope Martin I in Rome.

[6] After overseeing the abbey for a period, he relocated to the forest on the border of Hainaut and Brabant where he constructed a convent that led to the establishment of the town of Soignies.

[5] Halidulphe, in a 691 patent, granted his abbey over 100 villages and surrounding lands, meadows, and woods, with full rights and no possibility of future claims.

[5] In the 1020s, Count Herman, married to Richilde of Hainaut, assumed control of Hautmont, granting it as a benefice to Arnould de Rumigny.

With Gerard's support, Emperor Folcuin secured the return of property from Godefroi, repaired the abbey, and restored the Benedictine rule.