Saint Austrebertha

Also known as
Austreberta
Eustreberta
Austreberta of Pavilly
Memorial
10 February
Profile
Daughter of Saint Framechildis and the Count Palatine Badefrid. Was scheduled for an arranged marriage for political reasons, but wished a religious life. Received the veil from Saint Omer at Abbeville. Benedictine. Abbess at Jumieges, and at Pavilly. Miracle worker and visionary, she got a forshadow of her life - she looked at her reflection in a river and saw a veil over her head.
Born
630 at Therouanne, Artois, France
Died
704 at Pavilly, Normandy, France
Name Meaning
wheat of God
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