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What we know of St. Elizabeth comes from the Gospel, the book of Luke, in particular. In Luke, Elizabeth, a daughter of the line of Aaron, and the wife of Zechariah, was "righteous before God" and was "blameless" but childless. Elizabeth is also a cousin to the Virgin Mary.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as St. Elizabeth of Thuringia, was born in Hungary on July 7, 1207 to the Hungarian King Andrew II and Gertrude of Merania. As soon as her life began, she had responsibilities from being a royal pressed upon her.
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 .
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 5, 2023 · Learn about the saint who used her royal position and wealth to help the poor and sick, and who imitated Christ's poverty and suffering. Discover how she was canonized, how she performed miracles and how she is venerated today.
Nov 17, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a royal princess who became a Franciscan and a patron of the poor. Find out how she served the humblest needs of others and founded a hospital in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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