Saint Milburga
Also known as: Milburg; Milburge; Mildburg; Mildburga; Milburgh; Mildburh
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
February 23
Died
January 1, 1101
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Milburga of Wenlock (c. 650–715) was a revered Benedictine abbess and miracle worker, born in Mercia to King Merewalh and Saint Ermenburga, sister of Saints Mildred and Mildgytha. Following a life of piety, she took the veil under the guidance of Archbishop Saint Theodore of Canterbury, embracing the Benedictine monastic life....