Saint Pega
Pée
Born of the royal blood of Mercia, Saint Pega lived as a recluse in England before dying in Rome around 719. Sister of the hermit Saint Guthlac, she is honored for her life of penance and the miracles performed by her relics preserved in Rome.
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SAINT PEGA, VIRGIN IN ENGLAND (circa 719).
Origins and vocation
Sister of Saint Guthlac and of the royal blood of Mercia, Saint Pega chose a life of penance and withdrawal from the world.
This saint w as the sister o f Saint Guthl ac, the famous hermit of Croyland. Although she was of the royal blood of Mercia, she left the world to lead a life of penance and withdrawal in the place that has since borne her name.
End of life in Rome
After the death of her brother, she went to Rome where she died around 719, her relics performing many miracles there.
She died in Ro me, where she had gone after the death of her brother, around the yea r 719. Orderi c Vital states that great miracles were performed through the virtue of her relics, which were kept in Rome in a church built in her honor.
Cult and toponymy
Her name survives in the toponymy of Northamptonshire and she was the patron saint of the abbey of Pegeland.
There is still a village in the county of Northampton that takes its name from that of our Saint. Saint Pega was also the patron saint o f the abbey of Peg eland, which Saint Edward the Con fessor u nited wi th Croyland. She is called Saint Pee in the county of Northampton, and Saint Fuge at Croyland.
Historical sources
The main historical testimonies come from Orderic Vital, Ingolf, and Harvécôt.
See Ingolf, Orderic Vital, bk. IV, Harvécôt, sect. VIII, ch. XIX, etc.
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The miracles of Saint Pega (Pée)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Pega (Pée)
Who was Saint Pega (Pée)?
Born of the royal blood of Mercia, Saint Pega lived as a recluse in England before dying in Rome around 719. Sister of the hermit Saint Guthlac, she is honored for her life of penance and the miracles performed by her relics preserved in Rome.
What is Saint Pega (Pée) the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Pega (Pée): Pegeland Abbey and Village in Northamptonshire.
What miracles are attributed to Saint Pega (Pée)?
1 miracle are attributed to this saint, notably: Sign / wonder.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Pega (Pée)?
Contemporaries include: Saint Hidulph of Trier, Saint Ghislain (Guillain), Saint Lambert (Landebert) and Saint Amand of Maastricht.
When did Saint Pega (Pée) die?
Saint Pega (Pée) died around 800.
What are the other names of Saint Pega (Pée)?
Other forms of the name: Pée, Füge and Pega.
Who are the relatives of Saint Pega (Pée)?
Relatives of Saint Pega (Pée): Saint Guthlac (brother).
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Key Events
- Leaves the world for a life of penance and seclusion
- Journey to Rome after her brother's death
- Died in Rome around 719