St. Wulmar
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Death: 689
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Wulmar (d. 689) + Benedictine abbot, also listed Vulmar, Ulmar, and Vilmer. Born near Boulogne, Picardy, France, he was actually married but was separated from his wife and entered the Benedictines as a lay brother at Haumont, in Hainault. He was eventually ordained and was the founder of the rnonastery of Samer near Boulogne, which he served as abbot. The abbey was named Saint-Vulmaire in his honor. Feast day: July 20.