Walburga, Saint, approximately 710-779
Person
Biographical note
Sister of Saints Willibald and Winebald. She became a nun at Wimborne in Dorset under Saint Tatta and followed Saint Lioba to Germany at the invitation of Saint Boniface. She died abbess of Heidenheim, whence her relics were translated to Eichstätt. Remarkable cures are ascribed to the use of a fluid which exudes from the rock on which her shrine is placed.
(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)
Alternate names
Walpurga, Valderburg, Guibor, Valpuri, Auboué, Avangour, Avongourg, Falbourg, Gaubourg, Gualbourg, Valburg, Valpurge, Vaubouer, Vaubourg, Walbourg, Walpurd, Warpurg, Perche, Eucharis, Wealdburg
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Saint Walburga, undated
File — Box 60, tray: 1, Item: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated