Saint Hilda was an abbess - the head of a monastery.
Saint Hilda of Whitby is not a patron saint
Saint Hilda is the patron saint of learning, culture, and poetry. She was an influential figure in the propagation of Christianity in northern England during the early medieval period.
Saint Hilda of Whitby was born in the year 614 at Northumbria, England.
The staff is a bishop's staff or crosier.
Patrick is usually shown holding a crosier, also known as a shepherd's staff or bishop's staff.
A Crosier is what the Bishop holds.
Saint Hilda, also known as Hilda of Whitby, was an influential figure in early Christianity in England. She played a key role in the conversion of Anglo-Saxon England to Christianity and was known for her wisdom, leadership, and commitment to education. Hilda's monastery at Whitby became a center of learning and spirituality, attracting many significant figures of the time.
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St Hilda
Saint George is often depicted on a horse.
Saint Clement is often depicted standing on an anchor as he was martyred by being tied to an anchor and thrown into the sea.
Saint Benedict of Nursia is frequently depicted with a crow.