St Bertha of Kent Profile. Born: 539 in France, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 612 in England. Feast Day is celebrated on May 1.
St Bertha of Kent Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 539 AD |
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| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
| Profession | Christian queen of England |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 612 |
| Place of Death | England |
| Feast Day | May 1 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Bertha of Kent was born a princess, the daughter of Charibert and Ingoberga. She was married to the pagan King Ethelbert of Kent, thus becoming the first Christian queen of England. St. Bertha brought Ethelbert to the faith, and they welcomed Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England in 596 and supported his work. St. Bertha died in 612 of natural causes.
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