Saint Lambert was a native of Maestricht. His father intrusted his education to the holy Bishop St. Theodard, and on that good man being assassinated, Lambert was chosen his successor. A revolution overturned the kingdom and Lambert was banished from his see on account of his devotion to his sovereign. He took refuge in a monastery, where he observed the rule as stringently as the lowest novice.
The martyrdom of St. Lambert seems to be obscured by legend since I found several different versions. However, it appears that he was martyred for defending the sanctity of marriage. His feast day is September 17.
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