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Detail of A Painting of Saint Edith of Wilton B Juan De Roelas C1605 Church of San Miguel And San Julián Valladolid Spain
Detail of A Painting of Saint Edith of Wilton B Juan De Roelas C1605 Church of San Miguel And San Julián Valladolid Spain

Saint Edith of Wilton

Also known as: Edith of Barking; Eadgyth….; Eadgith….; Editha….; Ediva….

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 16

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Edith of Wilton, daughter of King Edgar the Peaceable and Saint Wilfrida, was born into the English royal family but dedicated her life entirely to the monastic community of Wilton Abbey in Wiltshire, England, where she remained for her entire life. Raised within the abbey walls


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