Saint Fara (Burgundofara) – 7th-Century Abbess and Founder of Faremoutiers Abbey

ST. FARA

Saint Fara, also known as Burgundofara, was a 7th-century Frankish abbess and founder of the Abbey of Faremoutiers near Meaux, France. Born into a noble family, she was blessed by Saint Columbanus in her youth. Despite her father's initial opposition, she established a convent on his estate, which became renowned for its strict adherence to monastic life. Serving as abbess for 37 years, she trained many English nuns, including Saint Ethelburga.

Saint Fara, also known as Burgundofara, was born around 595 in the region near Meaux, France, into the noble Faronid family. Her father, Count Agneric, served as a courtier to King Theodebert II. From a young age, Fara exhibited a deep spiritual inclination. According to historical accounts, she was blessed by Saint Columbanus, an Irish missionary, which further solidified her desire for a Despite her aspirations, her father arranged a marriage for her. However, Fara fell gravely ill, and upon her miraculous recovery, her father permitted her to pursue her religious calling. With the support of Saint Eustace and Bishop Gundoald of Meaux, Fara established a convent on her father's estate, initially named Evoriacum, which later became known as the Abbey of Faremoutiers. Under her leadership, the abbey flourished, adhering to the Rule of Saint Columbanus and later adopting the Rule of Saint Benedict. Fara served as abbess for 37 years, during which she trained numerous nuns, including Saint Ethelburga, who later became abbess of the convent at Barking in England.

Saint Bede the Venerable praised Fara and the Abbey of Brie in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, noting that her community received women from throughout EnglanFara's legacy is marked by her unwavering commitment to monastic life and her role in nurturing the spiritual growth of many women during her time.d and Wales, as well as from France.

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--6th century (approximately)

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Abbey of Faremoutiers, France

O God, who called your handmaid blessed Fara to seek you before all else, grant that, serving you, through her example and intercession, with a pure and humble heart, we may come at last to your eternal glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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