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March 14 · Optional · White

St Matilda

(c. 895–968) Queen of Germany, wife of Henry the Fowler and mother of Otto the Great. Twice driven from court by her sons for giving away too much to the poor, she was twice recalled, and ended her days founding monasteries at Nordhausen and Quedlinburg.

When is the feast of St Matilda?

The feast is celebrated on March 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Matilda?

The feast of St Matilda is celebrated on March 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Matilda?

(c. 895–968) Queen of Germany, wife of Henry the Fowler and mother of Otto the Great. Twice driven from court by her sons for giving away too much to the poor, she was twice recalled, and ended her days founding monasteries at Nordhausen and…

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