St Merewenna was an Abbess of Romsey, in Hampshire, England born in the 10th century AD. She died in 970 AD in Hampshire, England. We celebrate her feast day on May 13 every year in the Catholic Church.
St. Merewenna Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 10th century |
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| Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
| Profession | Benedictine nun |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 970 AD |
| Place of Death | England |
| Feast Day | May 13 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
St Merewenna was a Benedictine nun and the first abbess of Rumsey convent in Hampshire after its restoration of King Edward the Peaceful in 967 AD. She was the spiritual teacher of Saint Elfleda.
After she died in 970 AD her relics were interred in the convent church, Rumsey convent, Hampshire, England.
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