Saint Drogo

Drogo of Sebourg (March 14, 1105– April 16, 1186), also known as Druon, Dreux, Dron, Droon, and Drogon,[1][2] is a Flemish saint.

At twenty years of age, he gave his money and goods to the poor, renouncing his estates in favor of the next heirs to live a life of poverty and penance.

[6] He then set out, and after having visited several holy places was hired as a shepherd by a wealthy woman named Elizabeth de la Haire at Sebourg, two leagues from Valenciennes.

Despite his relative obscurity, his charity and spirit of devotion and prayer, gained him the esteem and affection of all, particularly Elizabeth de la Haire.

[7] This gave rise to a common adage among the rural folk of that region, "I'm not Saint Drogo; I can't ring the church bell for Mass and be in the procession!

He is said to have journeyed to Rome nine times,[9] as well as visiting the main shrines of France and Italy en route.

The cell had a window to the outside for limited contact to receive food and water from those seeking his prayers and counsel.

[11] In 1609, Bishop Richardot formally recognized the cult of Saint Drogo by "raising the relics" to the altar, thus approving veneration.