By Aaron Villegas St. Winifred was born around the 17th century in Wales. She has different names like Gwenfrewi or Guinvera. She was a noble and was a descendant of past kings. She was the niece of St. Beuno, who is the patron saint of sick kids and against diseased cattle. Through his intercession, he also resurrected 7 people.
Winifred dedicated herself to God and wanted to become a nun. She lived under Beuno’s care near the chapel he built at a town called Abeluyc. One day, a prince named Caradog was passing through the town and stopped at Winifred’s house for a drink of water. Winifred was very beautiful and Caradog wanted to marry her there, However, Winifred wanted to be a nun so she declined the offer. Caradog wasn’t very happy with her answer and tried to take her by force. Winifred got away at first, but Caradog caught up with his horse and sliced Winifred’s head off. Her head rolled towards the churchyard where Beuno was serving the Liturgy. A spring of healing water rose from the ground (which is still flowing today) on where Winifred’s head fell. Beuno grabbed her head, placed it on her body, and prayed to God that she may be healed. Winifred came back to life. Beuno and Winifred sat a rock after which will soon be called St. Beuno’s rock. After this, Winifred carries a red line across her neck due to the situation. Winifred made a pilgrimage to Rome and was influenced there. She lived a solitary life for 7 years when she went back home. Winifred then went out to help establish more coenobitic (a monastic tradition that stresses community life) communities. She passed away around 660AD. St. Winifred is the patron saint of the Holywell, the town on where the healing spring is located. St. Winifred, Pray for us!
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