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Detail From The Painting The Legend of Saint Eligius And Saint Godeberta By Petrus Christi 1449 Metropolitan Museum of Art New York New York
Detail From The Painting The Legend of Saint Eligius And Saint Godeberta By Petrus Christi 1449 Metropolitan Museum of Art New York New York

Saint Godeberta of Noyon

Also known as: Godebertha of Noyon; Godberta of Noyon

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

April 11

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Godeberta of Noyon, also known as Godebertha of Noyon or Godberta of Noyon, was born in the 7th century near Amiens, France. Despite her parents' plans for an arranged marriage, Godeberta felt a strong inclination towards the religious life. She yearned to dedicate herself to God and serve others through her faith. In 657, Godeberta entered the religious life as a nun in Noyon, France....