Saint Theorigitha

Theorigitha (Old English: Theorigitha; died c. 681/700), also known as Tortgith, Thordgith, or Thorctgyd, was a saint from Barking. Her feast days are January 25 and January 26. Theorigitha entered Barking Abbey during the time of Saint Æthelthryth (feast day June 23). She was a friend of the monastery's founder, Æthelburh (feast day October 12). Theorigitha demonstrated miraculous patience during her sufferings, as well as zeal and diligence in her work with the youth. She suffered from paralysis for six years (669–675) and was granted a vision of Æthelburh immediately before the latter's death. Three years later, having lost the ability to speak, she was again granted a vision of Æthelburh, with whom she spoke about her impending death. Her words, though not those of Æthelburh, were recorded by witnesses and sent to Bede the Venerable.