Saint Winebald

Also known as
Winnibald; Wunebald; Wynbald
Memorial
18 December
Profile
Son of Saint Richard the King. Brother of Saint Willibald and Saint Walburga. During a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, he became ill and spent seven years in Rome recovering and studying before finally returning to England. Missionary to Germany with Saint Boniface. Founded a monastery at Heidenheim.
Born
at Wessex, England
Died
18 December 761 at Heidenheim, Germany
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
Catholic Online
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