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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Edith of Aylesbury

Saint of Aylesbury, who reposed in the 7th century, venerated in the Western Church.

Feast
June 18old style July 1
Reposed
6507th century

Life

Saint Edith of Aylesbury was a virgin of Aylesbury, in England, who died around 650. She is remembered on 18 June (according to other sources, 18 July). She is believed to have been the daughter of King Penda of Mercia. Together with her sister, Saint Edburga, she founded a small convent at Aylesbury. They were nieces of Saint Osyth. Our sources give no other details.

Commemorated the same day June 18