Feast Day: November 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a princess who was known for her charity. She was promised to a nobleman at birth and she married him at the age of 14, but became a widow just six years later.
She was greatly attracted to the philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi. Her family attempted to seize her dowry, but she regained it. She used the money to build a hospital for the poor.
Their castle was built at the top of a steep, rocky hill as was common for those days for defense. But it was difficult to climb, so she built the hospital at the bottom so the sick who needed care could reach it easily. She helped personally care for many of those who came for help.
St. Elizabeth died at the age of 24.
Patron Saint of…
St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the patron saint of hospitals, nurses, bakers, brides, homeless people, and widows.
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