Eadgyth of Aylesbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eadgyth of Aylesbury, Eadridus |
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| Born | England |
| Died | unknown |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism |
| Major shrine | Aylesbury (?) |
Eadgyth of Aylesbury, also known as Eadridus, was a Christian saint from Anglo-Saxon England. She lived during a time often called the Dark Ages, a period after the fall of the Roman Empire. She is remembered as a Catholic saint.
Who Was Saint Eadgyth?
Most of what we know about Eadgyth comes from old writings. These include a special book called the Secgan Manuscript and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. These texts help historians learn about people from long ago.
Eadgyth's Family Connections
Eadgyth was the daughter of Penda of Mercia, a powerful king. She had two sisters. One was Eadburh of Bicester. The other sister, Wilburga, was married to a man named Frithuwold of Chertsey.
Eadgyth and Eadburh helped raise their niece, Saint Osyth. Osyth was Wilburga's daughter.
Another Saint Edith?
There is also a mention of a "Saint Edith" in a book called Conchubran's Life of Saint Modwenna. This book was written in the early 1000s. It talks about a female hermit (someone who lives alone for religious reasons).
This text mentions a sister of King Alfred named Ite. Ite was a nun who taught the King. She also had a helper named Osid. Some historians think "Ite" might be another way of saying "Edith." They also believe "Osid" could be "Osgyth."
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