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St. Wulfhilda

c. 940 – c. 1000
Feast
September 9 · X c.
Patron of
Barking Abbey · Nuns · Women resisting coercion
Order
Abbess

Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who resisted King Edgar's attempt to force her into marriage; became Abbess of Barking. Aunt of St. Edith of Wilton. Feast September 9.

Life & Times

Also known as: Wulfhild of Barking · Born: c. 940 · Died: c. 1000 · From: Wessex / Barking, England.

Patronage

St. Wulfhilda is invoked as the patron of barking abbey, nuns, women resisting coercion. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Wulfhilda, 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.