ENGLISH SPEAKING SAINTS DECEMBER 25 St. Alburga, 800 A.D. Abbess and foundress,

ENGLISH SPEAKING SAINTS DECEMBER 25 St. Alburga, 800 A.D. Abbess and foundress, born a princess in Wessex, England. The sister of King Egbert of Wessex, Alburga displayed piety at an early age. She was married to Wulfstan of Wiltshire as part of a political alliance. She founded Wilton Abbey while married to Wulfstan. Upon his death, Alburga retired to Wilton and became the abbess.