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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.
- 16 October; moved to 20 October in Canada)
- Roman Catholic Church
- 26 March 1267 by Pope Clement IV
Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: October 16. Birth: 1174. Death: 1243. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Hedwig. 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.
Saint Hedwig. October 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious—Optional Memorial. Reflection: Hedwig of Andechs, later known as Hedwig of Silesia, was born at Andechs Castle in the Duchy of Bavaria within the Holy Roman Empire, in what is modern-day Germany.
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.
St. Hedwig. The father of this saint was Bertold III of Andechs, Marquis of Meran, Count of Tirol, and Prince (or Duke) of Carinthia and Istria, as he is styled in the Chronicle of Andechs and in the life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Her mother was Agnes, daughter of the Count of Rotletchs. St.
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. Of her four brothers, two became bishops, Ekbert of Bamberg, and Berthold of Aquileia; Otto succeeded his father as Duke of ...
Catholic Resources. Saints Stories for All Ages. Saint Hedwig. Feast day October 16. Printer Friendly. Hedwig, the daughter of a 12th-century count, was educated in a monastery in Eastern Europe. At age 12, she married Henry I of Silesia, who was 18. In the 1200s, this was the usual age for marriage. The couple had seven children.
