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Saint Ebbe The Elder
Saint Ebbe The Elder

Saint Ebbe The Elder

Also known as: Ebbe of Coldingham; Abbs….; Aebbe….; Ebba….; Tabbs….

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Aug

Born

C.615 in Northumbria, England

Died

25 August 683 at Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Ebbe The Elder, also known as Saint Aebbe, was born around the year 615 in Northumbria, England. She belonged to a prominent and influential family, being the daughter of the pagan king Aethelfrith, known as the "Ravager of Bernicia," and Princess Aacha of Deira. Ebbe was one of seven children and had notable siblings, including her brother Saint Oswald of Northumbria and her uncle Saint Ethelreda.

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