St. Walburga

Antique Circa 1740 - 1780 Devotional Art S.Walburga Abbatissa Holy Walburga as Abbess S. Walburga Abbatissa (the Holy Walburga, Abbess) was an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine nun, abbess and missionary. She, along with her family, played a crucial role in the Christianization of Germany under the leadership of Saint Boniface. Biography in brief • Origin: Born around 710 in Wessex, England, as daughter of Saint King Richard of Wessex. She was sister of the holy brothers Willibald and Winebald (Wunibald), and niece of Boniface. • Mission: She left around 748 for the European mainland to aid evangelization. • Abbess: She became abbess of the double monastery of Heidenheim (inhabited by both monks and nuns), where she assumed overall leadership after the death of her brother Winebald. • Death: She died on 25 February 779 in Heidenheim. Framed Hand-Painted Wooden Frame Monastery Work : Material - Handmade from Foil - Embroidery Thread - Metal Wire - Gold Thread - Textile - Paper RELIGION - RELIGIOUS - CHRISTIAN - CATHOLIC - SAINT - CHURCH - CHAPEL - MONASTERY Made in Germany by Nuns in the Monastery Authentic : Antique Circa 1740-1780 Dimensions including frame: Height 19 cm x Width 14 cm Condition: In very good used condition. Please view the photos carefully; they form an integral part of the description and give the best impression. Sold as pictured. COLLECTOR'S ITEM We ship from Belgium and combine shipping - we always provide the tracking number for the shipment. Insurance To save money, we offer combined shipping: up to 4 kilos one shipping price To the UK 3 to 4 days For shipping costs to other countries you can always inquire about the shipping costs. Payment via Catawiki Best of luck! And have fun bidding! Don’t forget to check out my shop!

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