St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Hungarian princess (1207-1231), daughter of King Andrew II, married at 14 to Louis IV of Thuringia; widowed at 20, became a Franciscan tertiary at Marburg under Conrad of Marburg, gave away her wealth, and died at 24 nursing the poor in the hospital she founded. Canonized 1235 by Gregory IX.
Life & Times
Born: 1207 · Died: 1231 · From: Hungary / Germany.
Patronage
St. Elizabeth of Hungary is invoked as the patron of bakers, beggars, brides, charities, hospitals, widows. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Elizabeth of Hungary, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.