Edigna

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