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February 25 · Optional · White

St Walburga

(c. 710–779) English nun, kinswoman of Boniface, who joined the mission to Germany and ruled the double monastery of Heidenheim over both monks and nuns. Educated at Wimborne, she wrote an account of her brother's travels — an early English authoress.

A prayerSaint Walburga, mother of the German mission, pray for women who lead in the Church.

When is the feast of St Walburga?

The feast is celebrated on February 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Walburga?

The feast of St Walburga is celebrated on February 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Walburga?

(c. 710–779) English nun, kinswoman of Boniface, who joined the mission to Germany and ruled the double monastery of Heidenheim over both monks and nuns. Educated at Wimborne, she wrote an account of her brother's travels — an early English…

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