Memorial Day: December 8When did Saint Elfrida live: 9th century ADBIOGRAPHY: Saint Elfrida came from Arras in northern France. Together with two friends, Edith and Sabina, she went on a pilgrimage to Rome. They were attacked and murdered by Normans. Her death in 819 marked her as a martyr.PATRONAGE: St. Elfrida is the patron saint of pilgrims and travelers.SYMBOLISM: The symbols of San Elfrida are a book, which stands for her wisdom, a palm branch as a general sign of martyrdom and lilies as a symbol of purity and innocence.PATRON SAINT OF:Elfriede, Elfrid, Elfreda, Elfrida, Effie, Elfie, Frieda, Friede, Friedel