There's a patroness against hydrophobia. Who knew? Lived from around 710 to around 777
Homeland: Wessex, England
Feast Day: February 25th.
Walburga was the daughter of St. King Richard, and joined the monastery after being educated. St. Boniface meanwhile, was working on founding the Church in Germany, establishing permanent monasteries throughout the country. Walburga was sent over to Germany by her abbess to help Boniface out. Her and a companion set forth, but on the boat ride there they encountered a terrible storm. Walburga went on her knees on the deck and prayed for the storm to cease, and immediately the storm ceased. Thus, she is the patroness of sailors, sea travels, and against hydrophobia (the fear of water). Once she reached Germany she was named abbess of one of the new monasteries while her brother St. Winibald was in charge of the monk's monastery nearby. She ended up ruling over both when her brother died. She died about 16 years after her brother. For more information:
http://www.stemma.org/community-and-monastery/saint-walburga/
St. Walburga, thank you for your great leadership that helped paved the way for the church in Germany. You were never afraid in the face of danger; give us your courage and patience. Also send your blessings to everyone who is traveling overseas or have hydrophobia.
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