Saint Ethelburga
- Also known as
- Aubierge
- 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;
when her body was exhumed seven years after her death, it was found incorrupt
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