Gilbert of Meaux

Who was Gilbert of Meaux?

Gilbert of Meaux, later known as Saint Gilbert of Meaux, was originally from Vermandois. He was the first canon in Saint-Quentin and then became bishop of Meaux.

Little is known of his episcopal acts, but he subscribed to a charter for the abbey of Saint-Denis. He gave donations to several other monasteries in Ile de France.

Gilbert was appointed bishop in 995 on the death of Archanrad who had appointed him archdeacon of the church. He appended his seal on a charter for the Abbey of St. Denis, on a charter from King Robert in favor of the abbey of St. Peter of Melun and shared the property of the Church of Meaux between the bishop and his chapter.

He died on Feb. 13, 1015. Several miracles were purported to have taken place at his tomb. His relics were desanctified by the Huguenots in 1562.