ST SALOME OF NIEDERALTAICH

ST SALOME OF NIEDERALTAICH - 29 JUNE

SAINT SALOME AND SAINT JUDITH OF NIEDERALTAICH

Salome was a 9th century saint who is mentioned with Judith, a widow, whom she was related to. They may have been cousins, or Judith the aunt of Salome. Their existence at the time is proven, but the details are shrouded in uncertainty.

SHE CAME TO A STOP IN BAVARIA

They are said to have been of Anglo-Saxon royal lineage. Salome was struck with temporary blindness when returning from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and therefore came to a stop in Bavaria, South Germany.

JUDITH JOINED HER FROM ENGLAND

After recovering, she stayed in Bavaria, and Judith joined her from England. They lived for a long time as anchoresses under Abbot Walther in Oberaltaich-upon-Danube. Their relics of both were buried near the altar of Saint Giles. It is thought that their bodies came to Niederaltaich (Niederalteich) on the occasion of the destruction of Oberaltaich by the Hungarians, where the relics are still venerated today.

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Salome and Saint Judith may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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