Æbbe the Younger facts for kids

Saint Æbbe of Coldingham (also known as Ebbe or Æbbe the Younger) was an important religious leader in early Scotland. She was an Abbess at Coldingham Priory and is remembered for her faith. She passed away on April 2, 870.

Who Was Saint Æbbe?

Saint Æbbe was a Christian leader during the Anglo-Saxon period in England and Scotland. This was a time long ago, when kingdoms were just forming. She is often called "the Younger" to tell her apart from another famous Abbess named Æbbe the Elder.

Life as an Abbess

An Abbess is the head of a community of nuns. Nuns are women who dedicate their lives to God. Saint Æbbe led a Benedictine Abbey. This means her community followed the rules of Saint Benedict. These rules included living a simple life, praying, and working.

Coldingham Priory

Coldingham Priory was a special place in south-east Scotland. It was a monastery, which is a building where monks or nuns live and worship. As Abbess, Saint Æbbe was in charge of this important religious center. She guided the nuns and managed the daily life of the priory.

Her Legacy

Like many saints from her time, we do not know a lot of details about Saint Æbbe's everyday life. However, her role as an Abbess shows she was a respected and strong leader. She helped spread Christian teachings in her community. Her feast day, when she is remembered, is April 2nd each year.