Werburgh
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Werburgh (also Wærburh, Werburh, Werburga, meaning "true city"; Latin: Vereburga;[4] c. AD 650 – 3 February 700) was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the patron saint of the city of Chester in Cheshire. Her feast day is 3 February.
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Werburgh | |
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Born | c. 650[1] Stone, Mercia |
Died | (700-02-03)3 February 700[2] Trentham, Staffordshire, England |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Anglican Communion Eastern Orthodox Church[3] |
Major shrine | Hanbury then Chester Cathedral |
Feast | 3 February |
Patronage | Chester |
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