St. Walburga
Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbess (c. 710-779), of Wessex, niece of St. Boniface and sister of Sts. Willibald and Winibald; came to Germany in 748 to assist her uncle's mission, succeeded as abbess of the double monastery of Heidenheim. Patron of harvest; the "Walpurgisnacht" of central European folklore takes its name from the eve of her relics' translation, May 1. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 710 · Died: 25 February 779 · From: England / Heidenheim, Germany.
Patronage
St. Walburga is invoked as the patron of sailors, harvests, rabies protection, coughs, benedictine nuns. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Walburga, 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.