Saint13th century · Feast November 17
Also known as Elizabeth of Thuringia, Elisabeth of Hungary, Saint Elizabeth
A royal wife and young widow who used wealth and status for people in poverty and founded a hospital.
God of grace, through the intercession of St Elizabeth of Hungary, guide us in faith, courage and love. Amen.
A royal wife and young widow who used wealth and status for people in poverty and founded a hospital. Dynastic marriage, famine, disease and crusading shaped her family and public responsibilities.
Dynastic marriage, famine, disease and crusading shaped her family and public responsibilities.
Generosity, grief transformed into service and responsible use of privilege.
High-confidence match for young widows, philanthropists and healthcare charity.
People turn to St Elizabeth of Hungary in matters of:
Source-quality status: unverified prototype
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