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Hedwig of Silesia (Silesian: Świyntŏ Hyjdla), also Hedwig of Andechs (German: Heilige Hedwig von Andechs, Polish: Święta Jadwiga Śląska, 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 ...
Jul 16, 2023 · 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.
Oct 11, 2023 · October 11, 2023. On October 16, the Church observes the feast of Saint Hedwig, Patroness of Silesia. A devoted woman with a compassionate heart, Saint Hedwig used her position in society to improve the lives of others, helping found institutions to support the less fortunate in her community.
In a political arrangement, twelve-year-old Hedwig married the Duke of Silesia, Henry I the Bearded, making her the Duchess of Silesia. The duchy lay in modern-day Poland, about 500 miles from Hedwig’s home.
Hedwig, Saint, Duchess of Silesia, b. about 1174, at the castle of Andechs; d. at Trebnitz, 12 or October 15, 1243. She was one of eight children born to Berthold IV, Count of Andechs and Duke of Croatia and Dalmatia.
Duchess and widow, the patroness of Silesia, a region of eastern Europe. Also called Jadwiga in some lists, she died in a Cistercain convent, having taken vows. Hedwig was born in Andechs, Bavaria, Germany, the daughter of the Duke of Croatia and Dalmatia. She was the aunt of St. Elizabeth of ...
Oct 16, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Hedwig, a 13th-century duchess who helped the poor, founded churches, and promoted peace between Germans and Poles. She is the patron saint of Silesia and a popular pilgrimage site.
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