Day 306 -- Saint Ethelburga

Saint Ethelburga was the daughter of the king of East Angles. As a child, she lived in a Gaelic convent under the direction of Saint Burgundofara and it was here that she would live the rest of her life. She was known in the community for her adherence to the Rule of their order. In the mid-seventh century, sh was chosen abbess. She ruled with wisdom until her death in the year 644 in Faremoutier, France. Saint Tortgith of Barking was one of the nuns in her order. When he body was exhumed seven years after her death, it was found incorrupt.