Saint Burgundofara
- Also known as
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Fare;
Fara;
Fara of Faremoutier
- Memorial
- 7 December
- Profile
- Sister of Saint Cagnoald and Saint Faro; daughter of Count Agneric, courtier of King Theodebert II.
As a baby, she was blessed by Saint Columbanus.
Burgundofara was early drawn to a religious vocation, despite her father's fierce opposition.
He demanded that she marry, but the girl became ill
When she was miraculously healed by Saint Eustace he gave in, and built his daughter a convent.
It followed the Rule of Saint Columban, and is now known as the Benedictine abbey of Faremouteirs.
Abbess for 37 years, noted for her piety and administrative skill.
Trained many English nun-saints, including Saint Ethelburga.
Bede refers to her, which led to the mistaken idea that she died in England.
- Born
- 595 in Burgundy, France
- Died
- 657 near Meaux, France of natural causes
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Representation
- abbess with an ear of corn;
a child being blessed by Saint Columbanus
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