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St. Attala

St. Attala

c. 690 – 741
Feast
March 10 · VIII c.
Patron of
Abbesses · Religious women
Order
Abbess / Virgin

Frankish noblewoman of the 8th century, niece of St. Odilia; first abbess of the convent of St. Stephen at Strasbourg, which she led with notable holiness for thirty-eight years. Feast March 10.

Life & Times

Also known as: Attala of Strasbourg · Born: c. 690 · Died: 741 · From: France / Germany.

Patronage

St. Attala is invoked as the patron of abbesses, religious women. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Attala, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.