Mechtilde, Saxon saint (born c. 1240)

Mechthild of Hackeborn

Saxon Christian saint, Benedictine nun

Mechtilde of Hackeborn, OSB, also known as Mechtilde of Helfta, was a Saxon Christian saint and a Benedictine nun. She was famous for her musical talents, gifted with a beautiful voice. At the age of 50, Mechtilde went through a grave spiritual crisis, as well as physical…