St. Bertilia of Mareuil

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Born: Belgium

Died: 687 in Mareuil, Belgium of natural causes, buried in the church of Saint-Amand in Mareuil, re-interred in 1081, relics enshrined on 8 October 1288

Also known as Bertilia of Marolles

Additional Memorial 8 October (translation of relics)

Born to the Frankish nobility, the daughter of Ricomer and Gertrude. Noted in her youth for her piety and charity. Married to Goutland, another Frankish noble noted for his own piety. Widow. She built a church dedicated to Saint Amandus of Maastricht, and moved into an adjoining cell where she lived as an anchoress the rest of her days.