Saint Ethelburga of Faremoutier

Also known as

• Aubierge
• Edilberga

Memorial

• 7 July

Profile

Daughter of the king of East Angles. During her childhood, Ethelburga lived in a Gallic convent under the direction of Saint Burgundofara, a home she would have for the rest of her life. She was known throughout the community for her adherence to the Rule of the Order. In the mid-seventh century, Ethelburga was chosen abbess. She ruled with wisdom and justice until her death. Saint Tortgith of Barking was one of her nuns.

Died

• 664 at Faremoutier, France of natural causes
• when her body was exhumed seven years after her death, it was found incorrupt

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Ethelburga of Faremoutier“. Saints.SQPN.com. 16 January 2013. Web. 18 May 2013. <>