Saint Adolfo de Cambrai

Adulf (Arras, 7th century – Arras, May 19, 728) was Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the first half of the 8th century and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. According to the oldest episcopal catalogues of Cambrai, dating back to the 9th century, Adulf (Hadulfus) was the 9th or 10th successor of Saint Vedast (Vaast) to the united sees of Cambrai and Arras. A native of Arras, Adulf was abbot of the Abbey of Saint Vedast in his hometown. In 717, according to the abbey's chronicle, he succeeded Hunold (Hunoldus) as Bishop of Cambrai and Arras, governing the two united dioceses for 12 years. According to the Annales Petavini, Laureshamenses, and Vedastini, he died in 728. Early medieval martyrologies place his death on May 19. He was buried in the Church of Saint Peter in Arras, but following his canonization, sanctioned by Bishop Ingelram (957–960) due to the numerous miracles that occurred at his tomb, his remains were transferred to the Cathedral of Cambrai. The current Roman Martyrology, reformed in accordance with the decrees of the Second Vatican Council, includes the memorial of Saint Adulf on May 19, commemorating him with these words: