Background
Oda was born to a noble family from the Brabant region of Belgium.
Oda was born to a noble family from the Brabant region of Belgium.
In order to avoid an arranged marriage to a young nobleman, she disfigured her face. Her family then allowed her to follow the religious vocation she desired. Although Oda"s cultus has never been formally confirmed, popular devotion continues.
Her feast day is 20 April.