Werburgh
Werburgh (also Wærburh, Werburh, Werburga, meaning "true city"; Latin: Vereburga; c. AD 650 – 3 February 699/700) was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the patron saint of the city of Chester in Cheshire. Her feast day is 3 February.
Werburgh | |
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Saint Werburgh, Chester Cathedral. | |
| Born | c. 650 Stone, Mercia |
| Died | 3 February 700 Trentham, Staffordshire, England |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Anglican Communion Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Hanbury then Chester Cathedral |
| Feast | 3 February |
| Patronage | Chester |
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