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Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting Saint Bega Arriving At The Site Where Saint BeeS Priory Would Be Built Date And Artist Unknown Saint BeeS Priory Cumbria England Photographed On 25 October 2009 By Dougsim
Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting Saint Bega Arriving At The Site Where Saint BeeS Priory Would Be Built Date And Artist Unknown Saint BeeS Priory Cumbria England Photographed On 25 October 2009 By Dougsim

Saint Bega

Also known as: Bee; Bees; Begga; Begh; Begha

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

6 September; 31 October on some calendars

Born

7th century Ireland

Died

681 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Bega, also known as Saint Bee, was born in the 7th century in Ireland to a noble family. According to historical accounts, she was betrothed to the Prince of Norway as part of an arranged marriage. However, Bega had a strong desire to dedicate her life and virginity to the Lord, so she refused the arrangement and decided to flee.

Feast Days

September 6October 31

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