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Saint Manehildis

Saint Manehildis, also known as Manechildis, Ménéhould, Manechilde, and Manequilde, was born in Perthois, France, around the year 490.

Feast Day October 14

Biography

Saint Manehildis, also known as Manechildis, Ménéhould, Manechilde, and Manequilde, was born in Perthois, France, around the year 490. She was the youngest of seven sisters, all of whom are honored as saints in parts of Champagne, France. Manehildis' life was marked by her deep devotion to God and her desire for a life of solitude and prayer. Inspired by the example of her sisters, who were already living as hermitesses, Manehildis joined them in their pursuit of a life dedicated to God. She embraced the eremitic lifestyle, seeking to detach herself from the distractions of the world and focus solely on her relationship with God. Manehildis felt a strong calling to consecrate her life to God and become a nun.

She received the veil from Saint Alpinus, a revered saint and bishop in the region. As a nun, Manehildis devoted herself to the contemplative life, spending her time in prayer,

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