St. Hilda of Whitby
Anglo-Saxon abbess (c. 614-680), grandniece of King Edwin of Northumbria, baptized with him by St. Paulinus in 627; abbess of Hartlepool then of the great double monastery of Whitby, which she ruled for thirty years. Hosted the Synod of Whitby (664) at which the Northumbrian church accepted the Roman date of Easter. Educator of five future bishops. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 614 · Died: 680 · From: England / Whitby.
Patronage
St. Hilda of Whitby is invoked as the patron of learning, culture, poetry, whitby. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Hilda of Whitby, 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.