ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 10th of February WELCOME! SAINT AUSTREBERTA, VIRGIN AND ABBESS Saint Austreberta was the daughter of Count Badefrid, one of the first court officials of King Dagobert I, and St Framechildis (May 17), descended from the lineage of the German kings, and was born around 630 in Terouane. SHE FELT CALLED TO RELIGIOUS LIFE She cherished her virginity and planned on entering a monastery. She had scarcely heard that her father was thinking of a good marriage match for her when she made up her mind to implement her own plans. SHE ASKED THE BISHOP FOR ADVICE She contacted Bishop Audomar (St-Omer) for advice. After receiving the veil from him, she went back to her parents, who realised that their daughter was really called to serve God in the religious state. She lived happily and harmoniously under their roof once more according to her new status. SHE ENTERED THE NEW NUNNERY Then, to complete her sac...