Chlodulf was bishop of Metz approximately from 657 to 697. A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... City motto: Si paix dedans, paix dehors (French: If peace inside, peace outside) City proper (commune) Région Lorraine Département Moselle (57) Mayor Jean-Marie Rausch Area 41. ...

Chlodulf was the son of Arnulf, bishop of Metz, and the younger brother of Ansegisel, mayor of the palace of Austrasia. Arnulf of Metz (August 13, 582 – August 16, 640) was a Frankish noble who had great influence in the Merovingian kingdoms as a bishop and was later canonized as a saint. ... Ansegisel, or Duke Angiese, was the son of Arnulf of Metz and his wife Doda. ... The mayors of the palaces of Austrasia and Neustria were the chief officials of the Merovingian kings. ...

Before his ordination Chlodulf had married an unknown woman and had begotten a son called Aunulf.

In 657, became bishop of Metz, the third successor of his father, and held that office for 40 years. During this time he richly decorated the cathedral St. Stephen. He also was in close contact with his sister-in-law Saint Gertrude of Nivelles. Events June 2 - Pope Eugene I dies and is subsequently canonized. ... Saint Gertrude of Nivelles (626 - March 17, 659) was abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Nivelles, in present-day Belgium. ...

He died on 8 June 696 or 697 in Metz and was buried in the church of St. Arnulf. In Nivelles he was locally venerated as Saint Clou, especially because of his connection to Saint Getrude. June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... Events Births Deaths Categories: 696 ... Nivelles is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. ...