Saint Hildegund

Memorial: 6 February
Profile: 12th century German noble, daughter of Count Herman of Lidtberg. Countess, married to Count Lothair. Mother of three, one of whom died in his youth; mother Blessed Herman Joseph. Widowed, in 1178 she turned her castle at Meer, Germany, a former fortress, into a Premonstratensian nunnery. Against strong family opposition, she and her daughter joined the order. Prioress of the convent.
Died: 1183
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