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Elizabeth of Hungary (German: Heilige Elisabeth von Thüringen, Hungarian: Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet, Slovak: Svätá Alžbeta Uhorská; 7 July 1207 – 17 November 1231), also known as Elisabeth of Thuringia, was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary and the landgravine of Thuringia.
Learn about the life, miracles and legacy of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a royal saint who devoted herself to charity and Franciscan ideals. Find out how she became a patron of bakers, beggars, brides and more.
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, princess of Hungary whose devotion to the poor (for whom she relinquished her wealth) made her an enduring symbol of Christian charity. Following her husband’s death, she joined the Third Order of St. Francis and lived a life of service and austerity.
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Nov 17, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a royal princess who became a Franciscan and a servant of the poor. Find out why she is the patron saint of Catholic charities and the Secular Franciscan Order.
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Jun 5, 2023 · Learn about the noble princess who became a saint by serving the poor and imitating Christ. Discover how she overcame hardships, performed miracles and inspired others with her holiness.
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Also called St. Elizabeth of Thuringia, born in Hungary, probably at Pressburg, 1207; died at Marburg, Hesse, 17 November (not 19 November), 1231. She was a daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary (1205-35) and his wife Gertrude, a member of the family of the Counts of Andechs-Meran; Elizabeth's brother succeeded his ...
Apr 25, 2024 · On Nov. 17, the Catholic Church celebrates the life and example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a medieval noblewoman who responded to personal tragedy by embracing St. Francis' ideals of...
