Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich

Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich (c. 970 – 5 February 1015(?), her date of birth and death are controversial), also known as Adelheid, was the abbess of Vilich and also of St. Maria im Kapitol in Cologne; she was declared a saint post-mortem. After her death, she was remembered for the miracles that were ascribed to her. Her parents were Megingoz, count of Guelders, and Gerberga, who was a descendant of German king Henry the Fowler. They were also the founders of the convent at Vilich. The main source for her life is the hagiographical work Vita Adelheidis.

Saint

Adelaide of Vilich
Adelaide, Abbess of Vilich, detail from a pilgrim sheet, 1718
Abbess of Vilich
Bornc. 970
Died(1015-02-05)5 February 1015
Cologne, Germany
Venerated inRoman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy
Feast5 February
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