A portrait of St. Lioba
St. Lioba
c. 710 – 28 September 782
Feast
September 28 · VIII c.
Patron of
Benedictine nuns · Missionaries · Learning
Order
Abbess / Missionary
Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbess (c. 710-782), kinswoman of St. Boniface, summoned with several companions from Wimborne to assist his German mission; first abbess of Tauberbischofsheim and superior over a network of women's houses. Renowned for learning. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 710 · Died: 28 September 782 · From: England / Germany.
Patronage
St. Lioba is invoked as the patron of benedictine nuns, missionaries, learning. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Lioba, 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.