The founder gave the land, and retained the right to appoint the abbot or abbess, but also guaranteed its protection.
Before her death, in order to ensure the stability of the abbey, Sadalberga determined to turn over its direction to her daughter as soon as Anstrudis reached the age of twenty.
Except on Sundays and on Christmas Day she never took any nourishment but one moderate refection at three o’clock in the afternoon, and on fast-days after sunset.
[4] Anstrudis was caught up in the dynastic struggle between Dagobert II of Austrasia and Ebroin, mayor of the palace of Neustria, who supported Theuderic III.
[3] The ten-petaled sunflower, which blooms in late summer or early fall is identified with Anstrudis.