Oda of Brabant

Oda of Brabant
Prioress
Born	1134 Anderlues, Belgium
Died	1158 (aged 23–24) Rivroelles, Belgium
Honored in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	20 April

Oda of Brabant (also called Oda of Anderlues; 1134–1158) was a Belgian prioress of the 12th century, commonly revered as a saint.

Life

Oda was born to a noble family from the Brabant region of Belgium. In order to avoid an arranged marriage to a young nobleman, she disfigured her face. Her family then allowed her to follow the religious vocation she desired. She became a Premonstratensian nun at Rivroelles, eventually becoming prioress there.^[1]

Veneration

Although Oda's cultus has never been formally confirmed, popular devotion continues. Her feast day is 20 April.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Jones, Terry. "Oda". Patron Saints Index. http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainto59.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-20. 

Persondata
Name	Oda Of Brabant
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	1134
Place of birth	Anderlues, Belgium
Date of death	1158
Place of death	Rivroelles, Belgium