Saint Milburga Biography
Saint Milburga Profile. Born: 7th Century in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 715 AD in Much Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, England. Feast Day is celebrated on February 23, June 25.
Saint Milburga 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 | 7th Century |
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| Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Nuns/Sisters |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 715 AD |
| Place of Death | Much Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, England |
| Feast Day | February 23, June 25 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | 1. Birds |
Biography
St. Milburga who was also known as Milburge was the daughter of Merewalh the King of Mercia and Saint Ermenburga. She was the sister to Saint Mildred and Saint Mildgytha. SHe was given her vows by Archbishop Saint Theodore and became a Benedictine nun.
Milburg founded Much Wenlock Abbey in Shropshire in England and became the abbess. She was known to be a miracle worker and had a mysterious power over birds.
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