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Saint Milburga
Saint Milburga

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

Religious Order

Benedictine

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. Her most enduring legacy was founding Much Wenlock Abbey in Shropshire, England, where she served as its first abbess

Feast Days

February 23June 25
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