Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: June 23
When did Saint Edeltraud live: 7th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Edeltraud, born in Exning (England), had two striking marriages. The first was with a Scottish prince, who gave her the island of Ely as a wedding gift. Despite the marriage, she took a vow of virginity, which he accepted. After his death, Edeltraud retired to Ely, but shortly afterwards was forced to marry a fifteen-year-old prince and fled to Coldingham Abbey. In 673, she founded a double monastery on the island, which she presided over as abbess. Edeltraud died on June 23, 679 and, according to legend, her body was found in an intact state 16 years later.
PATRONAGE:
St. Edeltraud protects against eye ailments and vision problems.
SYMBOLISM:
The symbols of San Edeltraud are an abbot's staff as a sign of her authority and leadership within the monastic community, a book to imply her wisdom and unwavering faith, and the infant Jesus, representing divine love.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Edeltraud, Adeltraud, Etheldred, Audrey, Ediltrude