Under Mary's Holy Name: Victory in Vienna, September 12, 1683

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English Historical Fiction Authors: Richard the Lionheart's Noble Adversary - Saladin

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Alsu Gimadiyeva in "Maiden Tower" ballet. Iranian dance.

St. Ebba the Younger - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

St. Ebba the Younger - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



St. Ebba the Younger, Roman Catholic Nun. Abbess of Coldingham, England, on the Scottish border, called “the Younger.” She and her nuns were martyred by Danes in an invasion. She mutilated her face to discourage rape by the invading Danes. The raiders set fire to Coldingham, killing all of the nuns. Feastday April 2