Saint Elfleda of Whitby

Saint Elfleda of Whitby, also known as Aelflaed, Edilfreda, Ethelfreda, Ethelfleda, and Elgiva, was born in the year 653, as a princess and the daughter of King Oswy of Northumbria, which was part of England at the time. From her early years, Elfleda showed a deep devotion to God and a desire to serve Him. At a young age, Elfleda was offered to God and placed in the care of the convent of Hartlepool....