October 21 + Saint Ursula
In the fourth century, the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. It was in the midst of this that a group of remarkable English girls fled from England. This group included Ursula and ten of her friends, each having a thousand companions, making their number 11,011 in all. However, in the year 383, Ursula and her companions were all found slaughtered for their purity and their Faith.
This great martyrdom occurred in Cologne, Germany, and a shrine was erected to remember them there, containing as many of their bones as could be rescued. A Religious Order of nuns in the Catholic Church was established by Saint Angela Merici in honor of Saint Ursula in the year 1535. They are known as the Ursulines.
The Order of Ursulines, which is especially devoted to the education of young girls, has also helped to spread throughout the world the name of Saint Ursula. She is the patroness of Catholic education (especially of girls), Cologne, Germany, educators, a holy death, school children, students, and teachers.
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