Edigna
Beatified figure in the Catholic Church
About Edigna
Lived 1052 – 1109 (aged 56–57). Edigna was a hermit.
Edigna (–1109) is a venerated figure in Puch, and is beatified in the Catholic Church. Her historical existence is debated.
Legend According to legend, Edigna was a daughter of Henry I of France and Anne of Kiev, In 1074, at the age of 19, she fled to Bavaria on a farmer's bullock cart to escape an arranged marriage.
Edigna has been venerated since her death, and regarded as the patroness saint of Puch.
In the modern day alt=Altar depicting Edigna at the Church of St. Sebastian in Puch Altar depicting Edigna at the Church of St. Sebastian in Puch A street in Puch called the leads past the local Church of St. Sebastian, in which an altar is dedicated to Edigna, and past a linden tree.
Edigna is considered to be the patroness saint of Puch
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edigna?
Beatified figure in the Catholic Church
When was Edigna born?
Edigna was born in 1052.
When did Edigna die?
Edigna died on 26 February 1109 in Puch.
What was Edigna's occupation?
Edigna was a hermit.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edigna. https://biography.guide/edigna/
MLA: "Edigna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edigna/.
Chicago: "Edigna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edigna/.
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