Aurelia of Regensburg

Saint Aurelia of Regensburg (died 1027), also known as Aurelia of Ratisbon, is an 11th-century Roman Catholic German saint.[1]

Saint Aurelia of Regensburg
Virgin
Died1027
FeastOctober 15

Life

According to local tradition, Aurelia was a daughter of Hugh Capet, the first King of the Franks. She fled, disguised as a pilgrim, in order to escape a marriage arranged by her parents against her will.[2] Following the advice of Saint Wolfgang, Bishop of Ratisbon, who saw through her disguise, she accepted the life of a solitary and entered St. Emmeram's Abbey near Regensburg, where she remained for about fifty-two years.[1]

The reputation of her sanctity, evidenced by several miracles, was widespread at the time of her death in 1027. Her relics were enshrined, and her hermitage converted into a chapel, which became a popular pilgrimage site.

Aurelia's name comes from the Latin term aureus meaning "golden".

References
  1. "Aurelia". Saints SQPN. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  2. Van den Akker SJ, A., "Aurelia of Regensburg", Heiligien.net
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