Foundation Lobbes Abbey
lobbes. st ursmarus church (11th century)
the abbey in 18th century st ursmarus church on hill
former abbey buildings (17th century)
the history of lobbes abbey known in relative detail because fortunately, , unlike abbeys, ancient annals survived. monastery founded saint landelin around 650. landelin young man well-to-do family in bapaume, lived sinful life head of band of brigands. after repenting, founded monastery @ place had committed sins, @ shores of river sambre. number of monks @ new monastery increased rapidly , founder grew tired of duties abbot, in 680 resigned post , dedicated rest of life worship of god.
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