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The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Matilda (895-968) (also known as "Maud" or "Maude"), Queen of Germany and wife of King Henry I. She was well known throughout the realm for her generosity, she taught the ignorant, comforted the sick, and visited prisoners. She was betrayed by Otto after…

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