St. Lioba

St. Lioba is a biographical book written by Eliza Allen Starr that tells the story of the life of Saint Lioba. Saint Lioba was a nun and missionary who lived in the 8th century. She was born in England and later moved to Germany where she became a nun at the age of 30. She was a close friend and disciple of Saint Boniface, who was a famous missionary and bishop. Lioba was known for her devotion to God and her work in spreading Christianity throughout Germany.The book provides a detailed account of Lioba's life, including her early years in England, her decision to become a nun, and her work as a missionary in Germany. It also explores her relationship with Saint Boniface and the other nuns she lived and worked with. The book is based on historical records and includes many anecdotes and stories about Lioba's life.Overall, St. Lioba is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving God and spreading the Christian faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in religious history or the lives of saints.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.