St. Eanswith
Anglo-Saxon princess of Kent (c. 614-c. 640), granddaughter of King Ethelbert; founded the first nunnery in England at Folkestone c. 630 and served as its first abbess. Died young; her relics were rediscovered at Folkestone in 1885.
Life & Times
Born: c. 630 · Died: c. 640 · From: England / Kent / Folkestone.
Patronage
St. Eanswith is invoked as the patron of folkestone, nuns, kent, women religious. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Eanswith, 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.