Add to favoritesSt. Ursula
| Birth | October 19 |
| Death | 864 |
St. Ursula was a Romano-British virgin and martyr from the 4th century, venerated in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches²³. According to legend, she was a princess who embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome with 11,000 virginal handmaidens. On their return journey, they were martyred by the Huns in Cologne²³.
Her feast day is celebrated on October 21st, and she is the patron saint of archers, orphans, and female students². The Order of St. Ursula (Ursulines), a congregation of nuns dedicated to educating girls, is named in her honor³.
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