Margaret Pitner
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Hi, guys —
I am 61 years old. At the time of my Confirmation I choose the name of Gretchen as my patron saint. I am trying to find out more about this saint but worry there is no such saint.
- Is there a Saint Gretchen?
The web is not helping as there appears to be no information on St. Gretchen.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Margaret
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Can you help me find more information on my patron saint, Saint Gretchen? }
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Bob replied:
Margaret,
A priest friend gave me this response:
Gretchen is a German diminutive of Margaret (Margareta, Greta) and is probably for St. Margaret Hohenfels of Bingen (d 1150), who with sister St. Ida, was a Benedictine nun and student of St. Hildegard of Bingen.
Gretchen/Margareta later became prioress appointed by St Hildegard. |
Hope this helps.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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