St. Bathildes

St. Bathildes was a queen, reformer, and nun known for her devotion to the poor, her reforms in support of the Church, and her strong opposition to slavery. She is the patron saint of children and widows.

St. Bathildes was born around 626 AD, likely of Anglo-Saxon origin, and was captured and sold into slavery at a young age. She served in the household of Erchinoald, the powerful mayor of the palace of Neustria. Bathildes’ intelligence, piety, and humility soon attracted attention. Despite her status as a slave, she gained a reputation for kindness, modesty, and deep faith.

When Erchinoald proposed marriage, Bathildes declined in favor of her spiritual commitments. Eventually, she caught the eye of King Clovis II of Neustria and Burgundy. They married around 649 AD, and she became queen. As queen, Bathildes remained humble and devoted to charitable works. After her husband’s death in 657, she served as regent for her young son, Clotaire III.

During her regency, she enacted many reforms: she worked to abolish the practice of Christian slavery, forbade the sale of children, and founded many monasteries and convents, including the famous abbeys at Corbie and Chelles. She also supported the Church's authority and worked closely with bishops and religious leaders to promote justice and piety.

Once her son came of age, Bathildes retired from court life and entered the Abbey of Chelles as a nun. There, she lived out the rest of her life in prayer, penance, and service. She died peacefully on January 30, 680 AD. Her sanctity was quickly recognized, and she was venerated as a saint for her extraordinary life of service, justice, and humility.

Feast Day

30-1-

Birth Date

--626

Died Date

30-1-680

Canonised Date

--N/A

Abbey of Chelles, France

St. Bathildes, servant turned queen, help us live humbly and serve others with love. Teach us to use our gifts for justice and compassion. Amen.
ST. BATHILDES

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