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Saint Ermenilda of Ely

Also known as: Eormenhild; Ermengild; Ermenhild; Erminilda; Ermenildis; Ermenegilda

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 13

Died

February 13, 703

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ermenilda of Ely, also known by various names such as Eormenhild, Ermengild, Ermenhild, Erminilda, Ermenildis, and Ermenegilda, was born as a princess, the daughter of King Erconbert of Kent, and Saint Sexburga of Ely. She was born into a Christian family and displayed a strong devotion to her faith from an early age. Ermenilda's life took a significant turn when she married Wulfhere, the pagan King of Mercia....

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