Oda of Brabant explained

Oda of Brabant
Birth Date:1134
Feast Day:20 April
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church
Birth Place:Anderlues, Belgium
Death Place:Rivroelles, Belgium
Titles:Prioress

Oda of Brabant (also called Oda of Anderlues; 1134–1158) was a Belgian prioress of the 12th century, commonly revered as a saint.

Life

Oda was born to a noble family from the Brabant region of Belgium. In order to avoid an arranged marriage to a young nobleman, she disfigured her face. Her family then allowed her to follow the religious vocation she desired. She became a Premonstratensian nun at Rivroelles, eventually becoming prioress there.[1]

Veneration

Although Oda's cultus has never been formally confirmed, popular devotion continues. Her feast day is 20 April.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jones . Terry . Oda . Patron Saints Index . 2007-04-20.