St. Hedwig of Andechs
Bavarian-Silesian duchess (1174-1243), daughter of Berthold IV of Andechs and aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary; married Henry I the Bearded of Silesia at twelve, bore seven children, and after his death lived with the Cistercians at Trebnitz, the abbey she had helped found. Patron of Silesia. Canonized 1267 by Clement IV.
Life & Times
Born: 1174 · Died: 1243 · From: Germany / Poland / Silesia.
Patronage
St. Hedwig of Andechs is invoked as the patron of silesia, brides, widows, duchesses, difficult marriages. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hedwig of Andechs, 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.