A portrait of St. Hedda
St. Hedda
d. 870
Feast
July 7 · IX c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Monks · Peterborough
Order
Abbot / Martyr
Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbot (d. 870), abbot of Medeshamstede (Peterborough); killed with all his community when the Great Heathen Army of the Danes sacked the abbey on its march through Mercia. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 870 · From: England / Peterborough.
Patronage
St. Hedda is invoked as the patron of martyrs, monks, peterborough. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hedda, 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.