Women's Biography: Adolana, abbess of Pfalzel
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There are letters written to and by Adolana, abbess of Pfalzel.
Woman's name:
Adolana, abbess of Pfalzel
Woman's title:
abbess of Pfalzel
Woman's biography:
Adolana was abbess of Pfalzel on the Mosel near Trier, who apparently had a reputation for holiness and for prophetic powers. She is the addressee of a letter from Elfled, abbess of Whitby, asking for her prayers and commending to her care an abbess who will visit her en route to Rome.
Biographical notes:
Birth date:
7th century
Birth place:
Death date:
8th century