 Belgian sources state that Vincent Madelgarus was born in Strépy, Belgium, sometime in the late 6th or early 7th century; died 677 in Soignies; and was a Benedictine monk who established two monasteries in Hainaut.One of these was at Hautmont (now in France), the other at Soignies.Madelgarus was sent by Dagobert I to Ireland.