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Saint Willibald of Eichstaett
Saint Willibald of Eichstaett

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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