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   Hedwig of Silesia (Polish: Święta Jadwiga Śląska), also Hedwig of Andechs (German: Heilige Hedwig von Andechs, Latin: Hedvigis; 1174 – 15 October 1243), a member of the Bavarian comital House of Andechs, was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High Duchess consort of Poland from 1232 until 1238.

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   The Hedwig Codex, also known as the Codex of Lubin ( Polish: Kodeks lubiński ), [1] is a medieval illuminated manuscript from the mid-14th century. It comprises sixty-one colored drawings and inscriptions which tell the life of Saint Hedwig, High Duchess of Poland and Silesia, her family, and events related to her canonization in 1267.

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   Why was Hedwig a patron saint of Silesia?

   • Hedwig wanted to follow the duties Christ designated to his apostles which in return would grant her eternal life. By the year 1300 in Silesia, people began referring to Hedwig as patron saint of Silesia. Churches in Poland honored Hedwig by adding a feast day dedicated to her on their ceremonial calendars.

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   How many folios are in Saint Hedwig of Silesia?

   • The manuscript has a total of 204 folios, 128 of which are only text. The folios containing only text telling the story of Saint Hedwig of Silesia are known as vita maior and vita minor. The vita maior tells the long life of the Saint while the vita minor is shorter containing prayers, sermons, and about her canonization.

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   Who is Saint Hedwig?

   • She is celebrated for her charitable works, religious piety, and unwavering devotion to God. Today, Saint Hedwig is recognized as the patron saint of Silesia, Poland, and orphans. She is also the patron saint of brides and widows. Hedwig was born in Andechs, Bavaria on October 17th, 1174, to the noble Bavarian family of the Counts of Andechs.

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   How many drawings and inscriptions are there in the Hedwig Codex?

   • It comprises sixty-one colored drawings and inscriptions which tell the life of Saint Hedwig, High Duchess of Poland and Silesia, her family, and events related to her canonization in 1267. The Hedwig Codex details both the married life of the Hedwig and her life within the Cistercian nunnery of Trebnitz.

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   Hedwig of Silesia, also Hedwig of Andechs, a member of the Bavarian comital House of Andechs, was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High Duchess...

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   Hedwig of Silesia seal.svg 563 × 739; 70 KB. Hedwig von Schlesien6.jpg 800 × 1,053; 252 KB. HedwigManuscriptLiegnitz a.jpg 1,954 × 2,834; 1.62 MB. HedwigManuscriptLiegnitz b.jpg 1,936 × 2,810; 1.19 MB. Heilige Hedwig Schutzfrau Ausschnitt.JPG 1,064 × 950; 330 KB. Heilige Hedwig Schutzfrau.JPG 1,160 × 1,834; 617 KB.

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   Jul 16, 2023 · Catholic365 | 07/16/2023. Photo by Lysander Yuen on Unsplash. Saint Hedwig, also known as Jadwiga of Silesia, was a beloved figure in medieval Europe who lived during the 12th and 13th centuries. She is celebrated for her charitable works, religious piety, and unwavering devotion to God.

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   Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more. In 1353 Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg and his wife Agnes commissioned this manuscript, which narrates...

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   Women. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Hedwig of Silesia (1174–1243) views 1,893,638 updated. Hedwig of Silesia (1174–1243) Duchess of Silesia, German noble, and saint. Name variations: Saint Hedwig; Jadwiga of Silesia. Pronunciation: Hate-vik.