A portrait of St. Ethelburga of Barking
St. Ethelburga of Barking
d. c. 675
Feast
October 11 · VII c.
Patron of
Barking · Abbesses · Nuns
Order
Abbess
Anglo-Saxon abbess (d. c. 675), sister of St. Erkenwald, Bishop of London, who founded for her the double monastery of Barking. Bede records visions and miracles surrounding her death.
Life & Times
Died: c. 675 · From: England / Barking.
Patronage
St. Ethelburga of Barking is invoked as the patron of barking, abbesses, nuns. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Ethelburga of Barking, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.