St. Richardis
Carolingian empress (c. 840-c. 895), wife of Charles III the Fat, falsely accused of adultery with Bishop Liutward of Vercelli; submitted to the ordeal of fire (some accounts say walking in a wax-impregnated shirt aflame) and was vindicated. Withdrew to the abbey of Andlau in Alsace, of which she was foundress, after the dissolution of her marriage. Pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Born: c. 840 · Died: c. 895 · From: France / Germany.
Patronage
St. Richardis is invoked as the patron of falsely accused people, empresses. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Richardis, 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.