Tag Archives: Merovingian Abbesses

Celts to the Crèche: St. Gertrude of Nivelles

  Celts to the Crèche: Day 38 December 22 St. Gertrude of Nivelles About 626-March 17, 659 On this 38th day of our pilgrimage to the crèche, we meet St. Gertrude (Gertrudis) of Nivelles. She and her mother Itta established … Continue reading

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Celts to the Creche: St. Bathilde of Chelles

Celts to the Crèche Day 19 December 3 St. Bathilde (Balthilde) of Chelles 626/7-January 30, 680/687 On this 19th day of our journey with Celts to the Creche, we encounter St. Bathilde of Chelles, also known as Queen Balthilde, Queen … Continue reading

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