Memling: St Ursula and Companions
Last Sunday, 21st October, was the feast of St Ursula and her Companions- a special day for Ursulines throughout the world. St Angela chose Ursula as the patron of the Company she founded in 1535 in Brescia. Ursula was a suitable patron as she embodied the qualities of virginity consecrated to Christ and virginity lived and died for in companionship with others.Ursula was a popular saint in the Middle Ages and venerated as a patroness of youth. She is often depicted in art sheltering a group of young women under her cloak.
