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St.
Elizabeth of Hungary Feast
Day, November 17 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.
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 St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Copyright © 2002 Saint Michael Center for the Blessed Virgin Mary . |
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