St.Arnulf - Bishop of Metz(613-629)

Saint Arnoul maire du Palais d"Austrasie, puis devient eveque de Metz. mort en 641
epouse: Dode ou Ode.
2 enfants:
- Saint Cloud ou Clodulphe eveque de Metz. mort en 696
- Anchise. cf: dessous

Arnulf Bischof v.Metz
* c.13.8.582
+ 16.8.(640/641) b.Remiremont
Marriage/Union : Doda (Clothilde) ?
1.Ansegisel v.Austrien? (602-v.679/685)
2.Chlodulf v.Metz (?-n.660)

Arnulf OF METZ, SAINT,

French SAINT ARNOUL DE METZ (b. c. 580, near Nancy [France]--d. July 18, 640?, Remiremont; feast day August 16 or 19), bishop of Metz and, with Pepin I, the earliest known ancestor of Charlemagne.

A Frankish noble, Arnulf gave distinguished service at the Austrasian court under Theudebert II (595-612). In 613, however, with Pepin, he led the aristocratic opposition to Brunhild that led to her downfall and to the reunification of Frankish lands under Chlotar II. About the same year, he became bishop.

From 623, again with Pepin, now mayor of the Austrasian palace, Arnulf was adviser to Dagobert I, before retiring (629?) to become a hermit. Arnulf"s son Ansegisel married Pepin"s daughter Begga; the son of this marriage, Pepin II, was Charlemagne"s great-grandfather.

St. Arnulf of Metz

Statesman, bishop under the Merovingians, born c. 580; died c. 640. His parents belonged to a distinguished Frankish family, and lived in Austrasia, the eastern section of the kingdom founded by Clovis. In the school in which he was placed during his boyhood he excelled through his talent and his good behaviour. According to the custom of the age, he was sent in due time to the court of Theodebert II, King of Austrasia (595-612), to be initiated in the various branches of the government. Under the guidance of Gundulf, the Mayor of the Palace, he soon became so proficient that he was placed on the regular list of royal officers, and among the first of the kings ministers. He distinguished himself both as a military commander and in the civil administration; at one time he had under his care six distinct provinces. In due course Arnulf was married to a Frankish woman of noble lineage, by whom he had two sons, Anseghisel and Clodulf. While Arnulf was enjoying worldly emoluments and honours he did not forget higher and spiritual things. His thoughts dwelled often on monasteries, and with his friend Romaricus, likewise an officer of the court, he planned to make a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Lerins, evidently for the purpose of devoting his life to God. But in the meantime the Episcopal See of Metz became vacant. Arnulf was universally designated as a worthy candidate for the office, and he was consecrated bishop of that see about 611. In his new position he set the example of a virtuous life to his subjects, and attended to matters of ecclesiastical government. In 625 he took part in a council held by the Frankish bishops at Reims. With all this Arnulf retained his station at the court of the king, and took a prominent part in the national life of his people. In 613, after the death of Theodebert, he, with Pepin of Landen and other nobles, called to Austrasia Clothaire II, King of Neustria. When, in 625, the realm of Austrasia was entrusted to the kings son Dagobert, Arnulf became not only the tutor, but also the chief minister, of the young king. At the time of the estrangement between the two kings, and 625, Arnulf with other bishops and nobles tried to effect a reconciliation. But Arnulf dreaded the responsibilities of the episcopal office and grew weary of court life. About the year 626 he obtained the appointment of a successor to the Episcopal See of Metz; he himself and his friend Romaricus withdrew to a solitary place in the mountains of the Vosges. There he lived in communion with God until his death. His remains, interred by Romaricus, were transferred about a year afterwards, by Bishop Goeric, to the basilica of the Holy Apostles in Metz.

Of the two sons of Arnulf, Clodulf became his third successor in the See of Metz. Anseghisel remained in the service of the State; from his union with Begga, a daughter of Pepin of Landen, was born Pepin of Heristal, the founder of the Carlovingian dynasty. In this manner Arnulf was the ancestor of the mighty rulers of that house. The life or Arnulf exhibits to a certain extent the episcopal office and career in the Merovingian State. The bishops were much considered at court; their advice was listened to; they took part in the dispensation of justice by the courts; they had a voice in the appointment of royal officers; they were often used as the king"s ambassadors, and held high administrative positions. For the people under their care, they were the protectors of their rights, their spokesmen before the king and the link uniting royalty with its subjects. The opportunities for good were thus unlimited; and Arnulf used them to good advantage.

ARNULF (Saint Arnoul)
Title: Mayor of the Palace of Austrasie, Bishop of Metz (613-629)
Father: BODOGISEL
Mother: CHRODOARE
Birth: c. 580/5
Death: 18/07/0640
Family 1:
? DODA
Marriage: > 611
1. ANSEGISEL

<I000599> Saint ARNULF
<I001446> Father: Bodegeisel II
<I001766> Mother: Oda ("a SUEVIAN")
OCCUPATION: Bishop of Metz
BIRTH: 13 AUG 582, (near) Nancy
DEATH: 16 AUG 640
Family 1:
<I001442> 1. Duke Ansgise, Mayor of the PALACE

Notes

Arnulf"s wife (and mother of Duke Ansgise) was Dode (Clothilde); she became a nun at Treves in 612, the same year that Arnulf became Bishop of Metz. Arnulf and Dode were married about 596.{-Arnulf"s ancestry is from Frederick L. Weis, "Ancestral Roots..."(1950); there are several alternate ancestries known (see notes, Chart 297H)} Arnulf was buried at Hadendum an der Mozel, and later at St. Arnulf"s Church at Metz. He died at Horenberg Monastery, Wasenwald. The birth date shown here is approximate. [See also ID2589!] Arnulf was Mayor of the Palace and tutor of Dagobert, hence a courtier of high standing in the Austrasian palace. He decided to become a monk at Lerins; his wife took the vow and he was about to retire to the monastery when he wa made bishop, about 616. A few years before his death he resigned and retired to the monastery. His feast-day is July 18.

cindy:

<I000652> St. Arnulf of Metz ARNOLD
DEATH: 16 Aug 641
Family 1:
<I000650> 1. (Anselgisel) ANCHISES
<I000653> 2. Chrilodulf (ANSELGISEL)
<I000654> 3. Martin (ANSELGISEL)

<B013231> St_Arnulf (Arnuld) MEROVING (Bishop)
<B013233> Father: Bodegeisel (Baudgise) II COLOGNE (Governor)
<B013234> Mother: Saint Odo Chrodoare COLOGNE?
OCCUPATION: Bishop
BIRTH: AFT 13 AUG 582, Metz,Moselle,France
DEATH: 16 AUG 640, Remiremont,Vosges,France
BURIAL: 640, Apostles Church,Metz,Moselle,France
Family 1:
<B013232> Dode (Clothilde) FERREOL
<B013226> 1. Ansigisel MEROVING (Duke)

Notes

He was Bishop of Metz, Mayor of the Palace and tutor of Dogobert, tonsured late summer 613. He may have been married "Abt 596". He may have died 18 Jul 641. [This child may not have the parents indicated; the first source indicates that Bodegisel II is the father of Saint Arnoulf; the second source says that Ansbert is the father of St Arnoulf; I have left the two lines in tact and have identified Dode as the daughter of one side of Charlemagne"s family tree to keep both in this database. Gary O. Green]

Arnoul Carolingien
Alias Saint Arnoul
Eveque de Metz (614-629).

Born about 582.
Died about 640.

Marriages and children
Allied about 614 to Ode ?, with
Ansegise +ca 679
Cloud +ca 660

St Metz

Bishop .
(St._Arnoul de Metz)

Born about 582 - of,Heristal,Austrasia,France.
Died maybe in 640.
Buried - Metz,,Austrasia,France.

Parents

Arnoldus Saxony ca 550-601
Oda Saxony *ca 562

Marriages and children

Allied about 596 to Dode Heristal ca 586-612/, with
Ansgise Austrasia 602-685
St ca 615-690
Walchigise Verdun *ca 626

Notes

name also listed as Arnulf, Bishop of Metz;dd 643/47. The Carolingeans table 2
Ancestral Roots p. 163>lists him as tutor of Dagbert, the father of Duke Ansige.
IGI lists him as father of Duke Ansgise
Stuart p. 129, 249: lists his father as Bodegisel II mother as Oda, a Suevian.
See notes p. 128,129

Dode Heristal
(Dode (Ode) de Heristal)
Born about 586 - ,,,Old Saxony.
Died after 612.

Ancestral Roots p. 163>became a nun at Treves 612
Stuart p. 129

<Y003938> ARNULF SAINT BISHOP OF METZ
<Y003940> Father: ARNULF
<Y003941> Mother: Oda DE SAVOY
BIRTH: 582, Austrasia
DEATH: 16 Aug 640, Austrasia
Family 1:
<Y003939> DODO LADY
<Y003936> 1. ANSEGIS MAYOR OF THE PALACE ANTHIS
<Y002923> 2. CHLODULFUS

Arnould le Saint DE METZ

(Arnould DE METZ)
Maire du Palais, Evъque
Born on August 13, 582.
Died on August 16, 641.

Parents

Bodogisel D"AQUITAINE ca 562-589/
Oda DE SAVOIE ca 560-/634

Marriages and children

Allied after 611 to Dode DE SCHELDE *ca 590, with
Cloud *611/
Ansegisel ca 615-ca 685

Notes

Profession : Maire.du.Palais d"Austrasie,
Evъque de Metz (614-629)

St Arnulf (Arnoul)
Bishop of Metz, Major Domus of Austrasia
b.582
d.640/1
m.Doda (Clothilde) (d. after 612)

METZ, Arnold (St. Arnulf) of (Bishop of Metz).
b.after 13 Aug 582 in Austrasia, France
d.16 Aug 641 in Remirmont
buried at Church of the Apostles, Metz, France
son of Bodegisel II (Baudgise) (Gov. of Aquitaine) and Oda of Savoy , dau.of N. (Duke of Swabia)
m.Clothilde (Dode Oda) of OLD SAXONY ca.596.
Children:
1.Clodoule of (Saint
Bishop of Metz)
2.Ansegisel (Duke Ansgise) of AUSTRASIA (Mayor of the Palace)
3.Walchigise of VERDUN

Notes

The Hull University project on INTERNET also has him as the son of Duke BAUDGISE II. However, they consider this duke to be a legendary figure. The project contributes the following biography for Arnulf : Feast day, 19 August. This Arnulf (Arnoul) passed his earlier life at the court of Theodebert II, king of Austrasia; through the marriage of his elder son with a daughter of Pepin of Landen (St. Begga), he became an ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty. At the age of thirty, he wanted to retire from public life, but instead in 614 he was chosen Bishop of Metz, though still a layman. He continued to act as adviser to King Chlotar II, whom he had helped to the Frankish throne, and was tutor to his son Dagobert. Arnulf made further attempts to resign his offices, but it was not till 629 that he was able to retire to the Vosges mountains. Here his friend St. Romaric had preceded him and begun the monastic community at Habend that was later called Remiremont. St. Arnulf settled near by, and lived there till his death twelve years later. -The Avenel Dictionary of the Saints, Donald Attwater (New York; Avenel Books, 1965).

Weis" "Ancestal Roots . . ." (190:8) also has him as the son of Duke BAUDGISE II.

<G000446> (Arnoldus) ST._ARNOUL (Bishop of Metz)
BIRTH: 13 AUG 582, of,Heristal,Austrasia,France
DEATH: 16 AUG 640/641, Near Nancy
BURIAL: ,Metz,Austrasia,France

St. Arnulf

d.c. 640
Feastday: July 18

Bishop and member of the court of the Frankish king Theodebert II of Austrasia, sometimes called Arnuiph or Arnulf of Metz. A noble, Arnulf married Doda, and their son was Ansegisel. Ansegisel married Beggia, the daughter of Pepin of Landen, starting the Carolingian dynasty of France. Doda became a nun, and Arnulf made plans to enter a monastery but was named the bishop of Nletz around 616. He continued his court services, making Clotaire of Neustria the king of Austrasia. He also served as counselor to Dagobert, King Clotaire"s son. In 626, Arnulf retired to a hermitage at Remiremont, France.

Arnulf (Arnoul, Arnold) of Metz B (RM)

Died 640. Arnulf was a courtier of the Austrasian King Theodebert II, a valiant warrior, and a valued adviser. He married the noble Doda (the marriage of his son Ansegisel to Begga, daughter of Blessed Pepin of Landen, produced the Carolingian line of kings of France).

Arnulf desired to become a monk at LТrins. However, when his wife took the veil and Arnulf was at the point of entering LТrins, he was appointed bishop of Metz about 610. He played a prominent role in affairs of state, was one of those instrumental in making Clotaire of Neustria king of Austrasia, and was chief counselor to Dagobert, son of King Clotaire, when the king appointed him king of Austrasia.

About 626, Arnulf resigned his see and retired to a hermitage near the abbey of Remiremont (Benedictines, Delaney, Encyclopedia).

In art, Saint Arnulf is portrayed as a bishop with a coat of mail under his cope. He may also be shown (1) with a fish having a ring in its mouth; (2) blessing a burning castle; or (3) washing the feet of the poor (Roeder). He is venerated at Remiremont. Like Saint Antony, Arnulf is invoked to find lost articles. He is also the patron saint of music, millers, and brewers (Roeder).

Arnulf "der Heilige" ?

(Arnulf ?)
(Arnulf "Der Heilige"...)

Born in 582
Died on July 18, 640, near Remiremont

Marriages and children

Married to N.N. X, with
Ansegil X +679

Notes

N.N. X
(N X)
(N.N....)
Marriages and children
Married to Arnulf "der Heilige" ? 582-640, with
Ansegil X +679
Notes
"Ein Mфdchen aus rќhmlich bekanntem und vornehmen Geschlecht", wohl ebenfalls aus Franken.

X Arnold
Bishop of Metz .
Died on August 16, 641
Marriages and children
Married to ? ?, with
X Anchises +629
X Chlodulf
X Martin

St. Arnoul "de Heristal" Metz Bishop Of Metz
Born on August 13, 582, near Nancy, or of Heristal, Austrasia, France
Died on August 16, 641, near Remiremont
Parents
Bodigisel II Dux Governor Of Aquitaine ca 562-588
Oda de Savoie ca 562
Marriages and children
Married in 602 to Dode (Ode) de Heristal 580-611, with
Martin Von Metz
St. Chlodulf 596-690
Anchises (Ansegisel) Mayor Of Austrasia 602-685
Notes
Parentage is considered speculative and/or unreliable.

St Arnoul, De Metz

Born about 582, Of,Heristal,Austrasia,France
Died (16 AUG 640/641)
Buried - ,Metz,Austrasia,France

Parents

Arnoldus Of Saxony ca 550-601
Oda Of Saxony ca 562

Marriages and children

Married about 611 to Dode (Ode) d" Heristal ca 586-611/, with
Ansigise, Mayor Of Austrasia ca 605-678
St Clodulphe, Bishop ca 615-ca 615
Walchigise (Walechise), Count_Of Verdun ca 626

That Arnulf was son of Arnold has been dismissed as a late fabrication. In his book "Les Ancestres de Charlemagne" Christian Settipani argues for Bodogisel as father of Arnulf.

Arnulf (Arnoul) Bischof Von Metz

Born in 582, Nancy (bei)
Died on 18 July 640, Remiremont im Kloster Habendum
Buried - Metz
Parents
Ii Bodigisel 562-588
Oda Von Savoyen +588
Marriages and children
Married about 611 to Von Sachsen Doda ca 590 +, with
Ansegisel Von 602-685
Notes
Ahnherr der Arnulfinger/Karolinger. Arnulf stammte aus einem vornehmenfrфnkischen Geschlecht. Am Hof Kіnig Theudebert II stieg er zu hohemAnsehen auf, er war Berater von Kіnig Chlothar II und Erzieher undRatgeber von dessen Sohn, Kіnig Dagobert I. Mit Pippin dem Фlteren vonLanden stќrzte er die Kіnigin Brunhilde und vermittelte zwischenChlothar II und Dagobert I im Streit um Austrien.
614 wurde er als Laie Bischof von Metz (Simonie, s.a. Chronik derDeutschen, S.122). Zeit seines Lebens sehnte er sich danach, in derEinsamkeit zu leben, konnte diesen EntschluЯ jedoch erst 630ausfќhren. Arnulf galt als fromm und mildtфtig, er setzte sich fќrFrieden und Eintracht ein. Von ihm sind einige Wunder ќberliefert,z.B. soll er Feuer durch fromme Gebete gelіscht haben.

Feast day, 19 August. This Arnulf (Arnoul) passed his earlier life atthe court of Theodebert II, king of Austrasia; throught the marriageof his elder son with a daughter of Pepin of Landen (St. Begga), hebecame an ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty. At the age of thirty,he wanted to retire from public life, but instead in 614 he was chosenBishop of Metz, though still a layman. He continued to act as adviserto King Chlotar II, whom he had helped to the Frankish throne, and wastutor to his son Dagobert. Arnulf made further attempts to resign hisoffices, but it was not till 629 that he was able to retire to theVosges mountains. Here his friend St. Romaric had preceded him andbegun the monastic community at Habend that was later calledRemiremont. St. Arnulf settled near by, and lived there till his deathtwelve years later.

Here is what Butler has to say about him:

St. Arnulf or Arnoul, Bishop of Metz (c. AD 643) - July 18

This Arnulf, born of noble parents and educated in learning and piety, was called to the court of King Theodebert II of Austrasia, in which he was equally admired for prudence in council and valour in the field:he joined the virtues of a Christian with the duties of a statesman. Having married a noble lady called Doda, he had by her two sons,Clodulf and Ansegisel; by the latter"s marriage with a daughter of Bd Pepin (called "of Landen") the Carlovingian kings of France descended from St. Arnoul. Fearing the danger of entangling his soul in the many affairs which passed through his hands, he wanted to retire to the monastery of Lerins, but was stopped by the clergy and people of Metz demanding him for their bishop. He was therefore consecreated about the year 610,and while fulfilling his new duties with exactness, he continued to take a prominent part in public affairs: as, for example, on the death of Theodebert and his brother Theirry, when with other nobles he called Clotaire of Neustria to the throne of Austrasia. Ten years later Clotaire divided his dominions, and giving charge of Austrasia to his son Dagobert, appointed St. Arnoul his chief counsellor. The holy bishop did not for long continue to guide this prince; he asked and received permission to quit the court, which he had long wished to do (Dagobert at first threatened to cut Arnoul"s son"s head off if hewent away). He then resigned his bishopric, and retired with a friend, St.Romaricus, to a hermitage in the Vosges mountains, later the monastery of Remiremont. Here he died.

The confusion in secondary literature over the father of St.Arnulf is due to the fact that medieval sources give different accounts of his parentage. The earliest life of Arnulf perhaps written in the late 7th or early 8th century does not name his parents (a later source says this was copied by Jerome (Hieronymus) son of Charles Martel). So in this respect you are right: Arnulf"s father is unknown. Information

Notes

Von Sachsen Doda
Born about 590
Parents
Duke Of Swabia Gunzo
? ?
Marriages and children
Married about 611 to Arnulf (Arnoul) Bischof Von Metz 582-640, with
Ansegisel Von 602-685
Notes
Heilige

Metz, Saint Arnoul von Major Domus
Birth : 580
Death : 640/641
Father: Schelde, Arnoldus von Markgraf
Mother: Schwaben, Oda im

Spouse:
Boulogne, Doda von Sachsen
Birth : ABT 600
Children:
1.Austrien, Ansegise Ansegisel d" Major Domus
2.Metz, Chlodulf von Bischof
Birth : AFT 620
3.Metz, Martin von
Birth : AFT 620

Saint Arnulf de Heristal
King of Austrasia

Born about August 582, Heristal, Austrasia, France
Died on 18 July 641, Near Remiremont

Parents
Bodegisal (Boudgise) "Dux" II Aquitaine, Governor ca 552-588
Oda de Suavian, Nun of Treves ca 562

Marriages and children
Married about 601 to Clothilde "Dode & Oda" de Meroving 581, with
Saint Clodulphe Metz 596-690
Ansigise Meroving 602-685

Notes

FILE: The Royal Line (Adamic Genealogy) March 1980, Albert F. Schmuhl; Peter Grard Gentala
!Chief advisor to Dagobert I
The Carolingians, a family of Ripuarian FRANKS that took its name from CHARLES MARTEL, the grandfather of CHARLEMAGNE, were the most important dynasty in early medieval Europe. They had their origins in the union of the family of Arnulf, bishop of Metz, with that of Pepin of Landen (d. c.640), hereditary mayor of the palace in AUSTRASIA, during the early 7th century.
HE TOOK THE VEIL AT TREVES WHEN He WAS ORDAINED

Notes

Clothilde "Dode & Oda" de Meroving
Born in 581, Old Saxony, Germany
Parents
Arnoldus (Arnoaldus) Meroving, Bishop Of Metz ca 562-601
Itte Von Swabia ca 564

Arnoul "Le Saint" (А v. 582-641), maire de palais d"Autrasie sous Dagobert Ier, roi de Neustrie et d"Austrasie, eveque de Metz (612-627) ep. av. 611, Ode ou Dode. Dont :
1.Ansegise

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