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January 30 · Optional · White

St Bathildis

(d. 680) English girl sold into slavery in Gaul who became queen to Clovis II. As regent she outlawed the sale of Christian slaves and ransomed captives, remembering her own chains. She ended her life in obedience as a nun at Chelles.

A prayerSaint Bathildis, slave and queen, pray for all held in bondage today.

When is the feast of St Bathildis?

The feast is celebrated on January 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Bathildis?

The feast of St Bathildis is celebrated on January 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Bathildis?

(d. 680) English girl sold into slavery in Gaul who became queen to Clovis II. As regent she outlawed the sale of Christian slaves and ransomed captives, remembering her own chains. She ended her life in obedience as a nun at…

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