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Ursula, Saint(flourished 4th century, Rome; feast day October 21) Legendary leader of a band of virgins martyred by the Huns. The number of virgins was originally 11, but, as the story was retold over the years, it increased to 11,000. According to the 13th-century Golden Legend, Ursula was an English princess who went on a pilgrimage to Rome with 11,000 virgins and was martyred with them on the homeward journey. Ursula is the patron saint of the order of St. Ursula (Ursulines), a congregation of nuns dedicated to educating girls. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Another recording, 11,000 Virgins: Chants for the Feast of Saint Ursula, highlights the music of Hildegard of Bingen about the legendary fourth-century martyr and her companions. The sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula labored for more than eight decades at Saint Angela's School without being compensated materially for what they were worth. |
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