Ida of Toggenburg
Ida of Toggenburg (c. 1140 – c. 1226) (also: Idda, Ita, Itha, Itta, Ydda, Judith and Gutta of Fischingen) is a Swiss Christian nun, venerated as a saint in the Diocese of Constance especially in Fischingen, Switzerland. She is the protagonist of many stories and legends in the local culture.
Saint Ida of Toggenburg | |
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| Born | c. 1140 Kirchberg |
| Died | c. 1226 Fischingen |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 1724 by Pope Benedict XIII |
| Feast | 3 November |
| Attributes | Deer, or a deer with 12 candles, crow |
| Patronage | Headaches, pregnancy complaints, for finding escaped cattle |
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