St. Winifred

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According to legend, she was the daughter of a wealthy resident of Tegeingl, Flintshire, Wales, and the sister of St. Beuno. She was most impressed by Beuno, was supposedly beheaded on June 22 by one Caradog when she refused to submit to him, had her head restored by Beuno, and sometime later, became a nun of the convent of a double monastery at Gwytherin in Denbigshire. She succeeded an Abbess Tenoy, as Abbess and died there fifteen years after her miraculous restoration to life. A spring supposedly springing up where Winifred's head fell, is called Holy Well or St. Winifred's Well and became a great pilgrimage center where many cures have been reported over the centuries. She is also known as Gwenfrewi. Her feast day is November 3.

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maria
3 months ago
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when I wasLittle I lived in England 12yrs.My nana was Winnifred,my grandad was Welsh Gwilym,I wonder if she knew her namesake.I will consider this as a confirmation name
Winifred Ocheme
6 months ago
I am happy to have been called Winifred,because i feel her presence in my life.
ruth
1 year ago
Last night I had a dream of a lady standing before a window holding a staff. She said she was Saint Winifred. I thought this was very strange as I had never heard of her. so I looked on the internet and found information about her which has interested me.
aine
2 years ago
i love this name coz my granny wh died was called winifred i am now takeing it for my confirmation name :) :) :) :)
marion
2 years ago
Why can't I find a St. Winifred medal anywhere? Didn't anyone ever make one?
Winfred Kusiima
2 years ago

Thanks to my parents who chose St. Winfred to be my guardian Saint. After reading about St. Winfred, I feel honoured and pray that I may emulate her character. St. Winfred pray for me.
Sean
2 years ago
My daughter is named Oonagh, and I have heard this is an Irish version of Winifred. I want her to dress up as St. Winifred for Halloween/All Saints as an alternative to the usual spooky costumes one sees. I'll have her learn as much about this saint as possible so that when people ask, "Who are you supposed to be?" she can share the Faith.
unknown
2 years ago
this saint is a great role model and I want to be just like her
Winifred Trent
2 years ago
I am pleased to bear the name of this saint and feel very close to her.
Winifred Anosike
3 years ago
I really appreciate her in person and look up to her.
kayla
3 years ago
I really look up to the Saint!
Kayla
3 years ago
I think she is A great Saint!

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