Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: February 25
When did Saint Walburga live: 8th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Walburga, born in Devonshire (England), accompanied her uncle Boniface and her brothers to Germany to promote the Christianization of the country. In Heidenheim, she became abbess of the double monastery founded by her brother. After his death, she also took over the management of the men's monastery, a polarizing event at the time. The medicinal Walburgis oil, which is said to flow from her gravestone, is very interesting.
PATRONAGE:
St. Walburga is the patron saint of agriculture, farmers, children, pets, towns and monasteries. She also protects against illness, evil spirits and witchcraft.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Walburga are a book as a sign of her wisdom, an abbot's staff, which emphasizes her spiritual guidance, and an oil vessel, which represents her healing power.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Walburga, Valpurga, Walburg, Walburgis, Wally, Valpuri