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

Letters

Sender(s): Receiver(s): Date:
Elfed, abbess of Whitby  Adolana, abbess of Pfalzel  before 713