Wolbodo
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For the Dutch student society, see Menschen Vereeniging Wolbodo.
Saint Wolbodo (c. 950–20 April 1021) was the bishop of Liège from 1018 to 1021.
St. Wolbodo's day is celebrated on April 21.
[edit] Life
Wolbodo probably descended from a Flemish noble family. He was educated at the Domschool in Utrecht. In 1012 he became head teacher there.
[edit] Honouring
After his death Wolbodo was honoured as a saint. He is the patron saint of students. In Delft the student society Menschen Vereeniging Wolbodo has been named after him.
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