ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER
Saints celebrated on the 17th of November
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, WIDOW
Saint Elizabeth was born in 1207, daughter of the King of Hungary; she married Louis the Landgrave of Thuringia in 1221. She turned naturally to the ascetic life, and was influenced by Franciscans she met in Germany. After her husband’s death on the Crusade in 1227, she lived with complete austerity, visiting the poor and caring for the sick. She died in 1231.
PRAYER:
Dear Saint Elizabeth, you were always poor in spirit, most generous toward the poor, faithful to your husband, and fully consecrated to your Divine Bridegroom. Grant your help to widows and widowers and keep them faithful to their heavenly Lord. Teach them how to cope with their loss to make use of their time in the service of God our Lord. Amen.
St Elizabeth of Hungary is Patron Saint of widows/widowers.
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