- Gertrude (given name) - Wikipedia
Gertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a feminine given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength" "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude," has developed into a name in its own right
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Gertrude
Saint Gertrude the Great was a 13th-century nun and mystic writer from Thuringia It was probably introduced to England by settlers from the Low Countries in the 15th century
- St. Gertrude the Great - Catholic News Agency
Understanding the love of Christ as the supreme and fundamental reality, Gertrude communicated this truth in her writings and strove to live in accordance with it
- History Life - Monastic Congregation of St. Gertrude
As Gertrude matured, her eyes opened to the mystery of Christ’s love in the Church and to its evangelizing mission in the world Saint Gertrude was never formally canonized, but a liturgical office of prayer, readings, and hymns in her honor was approved by Rome in 1606
- Gertrude - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Gertrude is a girl's name of German origin meaning "strength of a spear" Gertrude is the 977 ranked female name by popularity
- Saint Gertrude the Great - Franciscan Media
Gertrude, a Benedictine nun in Helfta, Saxony, was one of the great mystics of the 13th century Together with her friend and teacher Saint Mechtild, she practiced a spirituality called “nuptial mysticism,” that is, she came to see herself as the bride of Christ
- Gertrude Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity
Gertrude is a feminine name with Germanic roots, meaning ‘spear of strength’ or ‘strength of spear ’ The name is derived from Old German elements ‘ger,’ meaning ‘spear’, and ‘drud,’ meaning ‘strength,’ and the Old High German term for the name is Geretrudis
- Who Was St. Gertrude?
St Gertrude the Great, or St Gertrude of Helfta, was born on January 6, 1256, in Germany She eventually chose to follow the Lord by pursuing a vocation as a Benedictine Nun
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