Saint Everild

Also known as: Everild of Everingham
Averil
Everildis
Memorial: 9 July
Profile: Seventh century English nobility. Convert to Christianity. Nun, entering a convent at York with Saint Bega and Saint Wuldreda under the direction of Saint Wilfrid. Assigned by Wilfrid to lead a large community of nuns at Bishop's Farm (later called Everildsham in her honour, and today called Everingham). Noted spiritual director of her sisters.
Born: at Wessex, England
Died: c.700 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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