Wendelin of Trier was a sixth-century hermit and abbot whose historical details are largely preserved through medieval legends. Born in either Ireland or Scotland, he is said to have been a prince who traveled secretly to Rome to pursue a religious life. After his pilgrimage, he lived as a hermit in the Diocese of Trier. He eventually became the abbot of Tholey Abbey, where he died around 617. He is widely recognized as a patron for herdsmen and rural populations.