Blessed Oda of Rivreulle

Blessed Oda of RivreulleAlso known was

  • Oda of Anderlues
  • Oda of Brabant
  • Oda of Rivroelles
  • Ode…
  • Odette…

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Born to the nobility in the Brabant region. To avoid an arranged marriage to a young nobleman, Oda disfigured her face. Her family then allowed her to follow the religious vocation she desired. Premonstratensian nun at Rivroelles. Prioress at Rivroelles. Her cult has never been formally confirmed, but popular devotion continues.

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  • 1158 of natural causes
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  • “Blessed Oda of Rivreulle“. CatholicSaints.Info. 6 November 2023. Web. 3 May 2024. <>