23 June ~ St. Milburger

Milburga was abbess of Wenlock Abbey in Salop, Shropshire, England (between 722-730). She received the veil from St. Theodore of Canterbury.

She was the daughter of a king of Mercia and sister of Sts. Mildred of Thanet and Mildgytha. Her father and her uncle, King Wulfhere, provided funds for the abbey. Among the remarkable abilities she evidenced were levitation and power over birds.

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