Angadrisma (Angadrême, Angadresima, Angadreme, Angradesma, Andragasyna) (d. ca. 695) was a 7th-century abbess and saint, daughter of Robert I, Bishop of Tours. A cousin to Lambert, Bishop of Lyon, she was educated at Thérouanne by Lambert and Saint Audomare (Omer).
Saint Angadrisma | |
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| Died | c. 695 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | October 14 |
| Attributes | Praying leper |
| Patronage | Diocese of Beauvais-Noyon-Senlis; invoked against drought and fire |
Although she wished to become a nun, she was promised in an arranged marriage to Saint Ansbert of Chaussy.[1] Tradition states that Angadrisma, wishing for a way out, prayed fervently and was stricken with leprosy. She was cured when she was allowed to become a nun and received the veil from Saint Ouen, archbishop of Rouen.[1]
She became abbess of the Benedictine convent of Oroër-des-Vierges, near Beauvais.
Angadrisma is portrayed in art with her face pitted by leprous skin.[1] She is venerated as the patron of the diocese of Beauvais.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Baudoin, Jacques (2006). Grand livre des saints: culte et iconographie en Occident (in French). Nonette, FR: Editions CRÉER. p. 90. ISBN 9782848190419.
External links edit
- Ste Angadrême, vierge; Patronne principale de Beauvais (in French) website of Le diocèse de Beauvais, Noyon et Senlis
- Saint of the Day, October 14: Angadrisma website of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Washington, DC
- Saint Angadrisma of Beauvais Saints.SQPN.com
