St Bertha of Val d’Or Profile. Born: 6th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 685 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 1.
St. Bertha of Avenay Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 6th century |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Nuns/Sisters |
| Profession | Benedictine nun |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 685 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | May 1 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | 1 Against insanity |
St Bertha of Val d’Or Biography
Saint Bertha of Avenay was married to Saint Gundebert of Gumber and when he retired to a monastery in Ireland, Bertha became a Benedictine nun. St. Bertha founded the convent at Avenay in the diocese of Châlons-sur-Marne, France. During the time drought hit the region, she saw a vision of Saint Peter the Apostle led her to a spring of water. Later the place became a healing well. St. Bertha was a widow who was killed by her in-laws in 685 AD for distributing Gumbert’s estate to the poor. St. Bertha is a martyr.
St. Bertha statue
Detail of a statue of St. Bertha of Avenay,
Date; unknown.
Artist unknown.
Auchy-lez-Orchies, France.
Photographed; On 9 July 2013 by Haväng.
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