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23rd JUNE: ST ETHELREDA, ABBESS
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1. Etheldreda had but one aim in life, to devote herself to become a religious. Her parents, however, had other views for her, and, in spite of her tears and prayers, she was compelled
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~thread~
1. Etheldreda had but one aim in life, to devote herself to become a religious. Her parents, however, had other views for her, and, in spite of her tears and prayers, she was compelled
#StEthelreda #England #Catholic #SaintOfTheDay
2. to become the wife of Tonbercht, a tributary of the Mercian king.
She lived with him as a virgin for three years, and at his death retired to the isle of Ely, that she might apply herself wholly to heavenly things. This happiness was short-lived. #medievaltwitter #happiness
She lived with him as a virgin for three years, and at his death retired to the isle of Ely, that she might apply herself wholly to heavenly things. This happiness was short-lived. #medievaltwitter #happiness
