Saint Lydwina of Schiedam
Also known as: Liduina; Lidwid; Lidwina; Lijdwine; Ludivine; Lydwid; Lidwyna; Lydwine
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 14
Born
April 18, 1380
Canonized
14 March 1890 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Saint Lydwina of Schiedam, also known as Liduina, Lidwid, Lidwina, Lijdwine, Ludivine, Lydwid, Lidwyna, and Lydwine, was born on April 18, 1380, in Schiedam, Netherlands. Her father was a poor noble, while her mother belonged to the common class. At an early age, Lydwina developed a deep devotion to Our Lady of Schiedam, which would shape her spiritual life....
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