St Elisabeth washing a beggar, a scene from the main altar of St Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice, Slovakia, 2nd half of the 15th century
19th November
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Widow, Third Order
St Elizabeth of Hungary is a Patron of the Third Order of St Francis; Elizabeth was Canonized May 28, 1235, Perugia, Italy by Pope Gregory IX;
Feast day November 17 November 19 (General Roman Calendar 1670-1969)
In her short life Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe. …….More
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