ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY
Saints celebrated on the 18th of January
SAINT BEATRIX OF ESTE THE YOUNGER, WIDOW
She died in 1262. Custom seems to warrant the giving the title Saint to one of the two holy nuns named Beatrix d’Este.
She belonged to the family of the Norman Dukes of Apulia and was herself the daughter of the Marques of Ferrara.
SHE DEVOTED HERSELF TO THE SERVICE OF GOD
She was betrothed to Galeazzo Manfredi of Vicenza, but he died of his wounds, after a battle, just before the wedding day, and his bride refused to return home, but attended by some of her maidens, devoted herself to the service of God, following the Benedictine Rule, at San Lazzaro just outside Ferrara. Her cultus was approved by Pope Clement XIV, and Pius VI allowed her festival to be kept.
From Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Beatrix may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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