Saint Mildburh of Wenlock | |
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Abbess | |
Born | Unknown |
Died | 715 |
Honored in | Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | February 23 |
Patronage | birds |
Saint Mildburh (alternatively Milburga or Milburgh) (died 715) was the Benedictine abbess of Wenlock Abbey.
She was a daughter of Merewalh, King of the Mercian sub-kingdom of Magonsaete, and Saint Ermenburga. Saint Mildrith and Saint Mildgytha were her sisters. She had a mysterious power over birds; they would avoid damaging the local crops when she asked them to. She was also known for performing miracles.
Her feast day is 23 February.