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    This saint was a princess. She secretly vowed chastity. When her family tried to force her into marriage, she ran away. The village she ran to wouldn't help her hide. Her father found her. When she again refused to get married, he killed her. A healing spring appeared at the site of her death, and legens say that the village she ran to went through numerous disasters. Who is this saint?

    Question #69121. Asked by Priscilla9. (Aug 01 06 10:00 AM)


    gdec1

    		St. Almedha

    http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintah5.htm

    Aug 01 06, 10:05 AM

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