St. Elswith Biography
Saint Elswith Profile. Born: 9th century in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in Winchester, England. Died: 903 AD in England. Feast Day is celebrated on July 20.
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The Memorial of Saint Elswith – Saint of the Day |
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St. Elswith Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth |
9th century |
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Country of Birth |
United Kingdom in Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Married |
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Profession |
Queen |
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Place of Work |
Winchester, England |
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Date of Death |
903 AD |
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Place of Death |
England |
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Feast Day |
July 20 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by N/A |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
N/A |
Biography
Saint Elswith, conceived as a princess in Mercia (in current England). A ruler, wedded to King Alfred the Great of Western Saxony. Bereaved in 899, she turned into a nun and later a community established in Winchester, England.
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