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Godeberta (Gothic meaning "fervor", 640–April 9 or 11, 670; also called Gotheberta and Gothoberta) was a saint and abbess. She was born of "pious parents" in Amiens, France, north of Paris. Her parents were nobles attached to the king's court, so she was carefully educated. When Godeberta was old enough, her father took her to the king's court to obtain permission to "marry her to someone of suitable rank and fortune". Saint Eligius, who was present at court, was able to see that she wanted to "dedicate her virginity to God", and took off his episcopal ring and placed it on her finger in the presence of the king, pronouncing her a nun. Godeberta refused offers of marriage by her noble suitors, and the king, impressed with her zeal and conduct, endowed Godeberta with a small palace in nearb

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  • Godeberta (en)
  • Godeberthe de Noyon (fr)
  • Годеберта (ru)
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  • Godeberthe de Noyon (vers 640-vers 700) est une moniale qui vécut au VIIe siècle, et reconnue sainte par l'Église catholique. (fr)
  • Годеберта, Годберта (фр. Godebertha, Godberta; 640 г., Амьен, Франция — 700 г., Нуайон, Франция) — святая Римско-Католической Церкви, монахиня. (ru)
  • Godeberta (Gothic meaning "fervor", 640–April 9 or 11, 670; also called Gotheberta and Gothoberta) was a saint and abbess. She was born of "pious parents" in Amiens, France, north of Paris. Her parents were nobles attached to the king's court, so she was carefully educated. When Godeberta was old enough, her father took her to the king's court to obtain permission to "marry her to someone of suitable rank and fortune". Saint Eligius, who was present at court, was able to see that she wanted to "dedicate her virginity to God", and took off his episcopal ring and placed it on her finger in the presence of the king, pronouncing her a nun. Godeberta refused offers of marriage by her noble suitors, and the king, impressed with her zeal and conduct, endowed Godeberta with a small palace in nearb (en)
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  • Saint Godeberta (en)
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  • Saint Godeberta (en)
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  • c. 640 AD (en)
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  • Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in His Shop (en)
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  • c. 700 AD (en)
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