Monegundis was a Frankish hermit and saint who lived during the 6th century. Originally from Chartres, she experienced profound grief following the death of her two young daughters, which led her to leave her husband and embrace the life of an anchorite. Living a life of asceticism, she eventually moved to Tours to reside near the basilica of St. Martin. There, she established a community of female recluses that eventually grew into a convent. She is remembered as a healer and a devoted spiritual leader.