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About
The Parish
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary - Patron Saint
of our Parish
St.
Elizabeth was born in Hungary in 1207, the daughter of Alexander
II, King of Hungary. At the age of four she was sent for education
to the court of the Landgrave of Thuringia, to whose infant son
she was betrothed. As she grew in age, her piety also increased
by leaps and bounds. In 1221, she married Louis of Thuringia and
in spite of her position at court began to lead an austerely simple
life, practiced penance, and devoted herself to works of charity.
Her husband was himself much inclined to religion and highly esteemed
her virtue, encouraging her in her exemplary life. They had three
children when tragedy struck - Louis was killed while fighting with
the Crusaders. After his death, Elizabeth left the court, made arrangements
for the care of her children, and in 1228, renounced the world,
becoming a tertiary of St. Francis. She built the Franciscan hospital
at Marburg and devoted herself to the care of the sick until her
death at the age of 24 in 1231. St. Elizabeth is the patron saint
of bakers, countesses, death of children, falsely accused, the homeless,
nursing services, tertiaries, widows, and young brides. Her symbols
are alms, flowers, bread, the poor, and a pitcher.
Related
Links
Catholic
Enclyclopedia Entry for St. Elizabeth
2006
letter about the 800 th Birthday Celebration of Saint Elizabeth,
"We Have Come to Believe in Love" which includes the story
of her life and influence.
St. Elizabeth and Perfect Joy -
This essay is part of the ongoing series of reflections during the 800th anniversary year of her birth.
American
Catholic Saint of the Day (Nov 17) entry (Windows
Media Audio)
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