Odile of Alsace was a Benedictine abbess who lived from approximately 662 to 720. Born as the daughter of the Duke of Alsace, she was reportedly blind at birth, but legend states she regained her sight during her baptism. After a period of fleeing her father's disapproval, she eventually returned to care for him. This led to the establishment of the Hohenburg Abbey, where she served as abbess. She is widely recognized as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.