Lydia Sellon

Lydia Sellon
Sellon in c. 1865
Born
Priscilla Lydia Smith

(1821-03-21)21 March 1821
Hampstead
Died20 November 1876(1876-11-20) (aged 55)
West Malvern
Educationby governess
Known forfounding a religious order
SuccessorBertha Turnbull

Lydia Sellon or Priscilla Lydia Sellon (1821 – 20 November 1876) was an English founder of an Anglican women's order. The Church of England established November 20 as a holy day to commemorate her work.

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