Biography
Daughter of the king of East Angles. During her childhood, Ethelburga lived in a Gallic convent under the direction of Saint Burgundofara, a home she would have for the rest of her life. She was known throughout the community for her adherence to the Rule of the Order. In the mid-seventh century, Ethelburga was chosen abbess. She ruled with wisdom and justice until her death. Saint Tortgith of Barking was one of her nuns. Died: • 664 at Faremoutier, France of natural causes • when her body was exhumed seven years after her death, it was found incorrupt https://catholicsaints.info/saint-ethelburga-of-faremoutier/