Wuna of Wessex facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saint Wuna of Wessex
Statue of St. Wuna of Wessex at the Convent of St. Walburg, Eichstätt
Born	7th century
Died	710 C.E.
Venerated in	Catholic Church
Feast	February 7

Wuna of Wessex (also known as Wunna, Winna, Wina, and Bonna) was a noblewoman from the Anglo-Saxon period, living in the 600s and early 700s. She is remembered as a Christian saint. Her name, Wuna, means "The Joyful One." We don't know her real name, but people have called her Wuna since the Middle Ages.

Who Was Saint Wuna?

Wuna was an important woman from the ancient kingdom of Wessex in England. She belonged to a noble family, which means her family was powerful and well-known.

Wuna's Family Life

According to old Christian stories, Wuna was married to a man named Richard the Pilgrim. They had three children who also became famous saints:

• Willibald
• Walpurga
• Winibald

Some historians think that Wuna might have been the sister of another very famous saint, Boniface. He was a missionary who helped spread Christianity in Europe.

When Did Wuna Live?

Wuna lived a long time ago, in the 7th and 8th centuries. This means she was alive during the 600s and early 700s. She passed away around the year 710.

Remembering Saint Wuna

Wuna is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church. People celebrate her on February 7th each year. This day is known as her feast day.