Saint Kyneburga of Castor
Also known as: Cyneburgh; Cyneburga
Feast Day
6-Mar
Born
In northern England
Died
C.680 of natural causes; relics at Petersburough abbey
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Kyneburga of Castor, daughter of Pendra of Mercia, entered a world marked by spiritual tension. Her father, a pagan ruler, fiercely opposed Christianity, yet Kyneburga’s family circle embraced the new faith; her sister, Saint Kyneswide, and her relative, Saint Tibba, were steadfast Christians. Drawn to the monastic life, Kyneburga embraced the Benedictine vocation, dedicating herself to prayer and service. She later founded and served as the first abbess of Dormancaster Abbey
Books & Resources
Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612787169
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