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Saint Werburga
Saint Werburga

Saint Werburgh of Chester

Also known as: Vereburga; Werburga; Wereburge

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 3

Died

February 3, 699

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Werburgh of Chester, also known as Vereburga, Werburga, or Wereburge, was born a princess in Staffordshire, England. She was the daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia and his queen, Saint Ermenilda. From an early age, it was evident that Werburgh had a strong devotion to God and a desire to serve Him....