
Saint Willibald of Eichstätt
Also known as: Willebald
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 7
Born
October 21, 700
Died
July 7, 781
Canonized
938 by Pope Leo VII
Biography
Saint Willibald of Eichstätt, also known as Willebald, was born on 21 October 700 in Wessex, England. He came from a noble family and was the son of Saint Richard the King. He was also the brother of Saint Winnebald of Heidenheim and Saint Walburga, and was related to Saint Boniface, the great missionary and martyr. As an infant, Willibald fell seriously ill and was on the brink of death....
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