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>From Marjorie Greene:
>
>
>"Walburga (d. 779) Walburga was the sister of Sts. Willibald and
>Winebald.
>She became a nun in England, but moved to Germany along with St. Lioba,
>becoming abbess of Heidenheim. Her tomb in Eichstatt became famous because
>liquid oozes from the rock below her shrine, known as "St. Walburga's
>oil,"
>and is supposed to have healing powers."
>
>This bears certain similarities with a current situation. See:
>http://www.worcesterdiocese.org/news/communications/releases/audrey.html
>The Church is investigating Audrey's situation. Has any scientific work been
>done on Walburga's liquid?
>MG
>
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