Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. WILGEFORTIS

Christian Saint

Also known as Uncumber

Daughter of the King of Spain

Betrothed to the King of Sicily she settled for saintly virginity and promptly grew a miraculous beard to gain a swift rejection.

Her furious father promptly had her crucified. She may feature in a nursery rhyme about a nutmeg tree. If so we have no idea why.

St. Wilgefortis Facts and Figures

Name: Wilgefortis
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Uncumber

Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-???
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1454

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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