St. Ada

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St. Ada
Died	7th century, France
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Canonized	Pre-congregation
Feast	December 4
Patronage	Nuns
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St. Ada, a Roman Catholic saint, was a 7th century nun, abbess, and dedicated virgin. She was the niece of Saint Engelbert, who was murdered by his own cousin; she and her family were very pious. She was a nun at Soissons, France, and subsequently an abbess at St. Julien de Prés Abbey, Le Mans, France. She is a patroness of religious women and nuns in France. St. Ada's feast day is December 4.

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