Patron Saint: Young Brides

Also Known as: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

St. Elizabeth was the wife of Zachary and the mother of John the Baptist. Elizabeth was also "of the daughters of Aaron" (Luke 1:5) Elizabeth was visited by the Archangel Gabriel (Luke 1:8 - 20) with the promise of a Blessed son in her womb. Elizabeth was much older than the average age of child bearing women at that time, John was her first. The birth of John is considered by the Bible a Miracle.

Prayer of St Elizabeth:

Almighty God, by whose grace your servant Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and honored Jesus in the poor of this world:

Grant that we, following her example, may with love and gladness serve those in any need or trouble.

In the name and for the sake of and through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Name Means: Worshipper of God

Memorial: November 17th

Born: In Hungary - 1207

Died: In Germany - 1231 - Natural causes

Canonized: May of 1235 by Pope Gregory IX

Additional Patronages: Bakers, Charities, Beggars, Homeless people and in-law problems

*Daughter of King Andrew of Hungary

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Zealot of the poor, sick and for the teachings of Jesus Christ

selling her fortune and giving it to the poor

Miracles: When bringing food to the poor, her brother the Prince tried to reveal what she was hiding. The food was miraculously changed to roses when he opened her bag