Baring-Gould’s sources: Galilean and Belgian Martyrologies. Authority A life apparently by Ratpod, bishop of Noyon (fl. 1067), and therefore too late to be of great value, except as far as it contains earlier records.] Godebertha was bora of pious parents, in the neighbourhood of Amiens. When of an age to be married she was taken to the court of king Clothair III., by her father, that he might obtain permission from the king to marry her to some one of suitable rank and fortune. S. Eligius, B. of Noyon, was then at court, and there was something so pure and sweet in the young girl's fair face, that the venerable prelate's heart was touched; and he desired to see her dedicated to Christ, as his spotless spouse. So he plucked off his episcopal ring, and going up to the maiden, before the king, placed it on her finger, saying, “ I betroth thee to Christ” Her look expressed her gratitude and joy. He had read her heart's desire. Her father began to cry; all present stood silent in astonishment But the king, seeing that Godebertha was willing to dedicate her virginity to God, richly endowed her with his palace at Noyon and the oratory of S. George in that city, as her bridal portion. She received also twelve virgins to serve God under her rule, and she chose S. Eligius as her spiritual guide. S. Godebertha died on April nth, 670. In art she appears with S. Eligius placing the ring on her finger.