Bega is a medieval Irish saint of Northumbria, venerated primarily in the town of St Bees. According to her Life, she was an Irish princess who fled to Northumbria to escape an arranged marriage to a Viking prince. She became an anchoress and was renowned for her piety. Multiple churches have been dedicated to her in England, and her feast day is still celebrated in St Bees.
Christian feast days: Begga
On September 6, in the year 0, Christian feast days: Begga. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of September 6, one of 447 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 6, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 May 2026.
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