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St. Elizabeth of Hungary (November 19) — From Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year

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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231) was a princess renowned for her deep piety, charity, and love for the poor. Married young to Ludwig IV of Thuringia, she lived a life of prayer and generous service, using her royal resources to found hospitals, feed the hungry, and care personally for the sick. After Ludwig’s death during a crusade, Elizabeth embraced even greater austerity, placing herself under spiritual direction and devoting her widowhood entirely to works of mercy. Though she faced misunderstanding and hardship, her unwavering compassion and humility won widespread admiration. She died at just twenty-four, and her sanctity was quickly recognized, making her one of the Church’s most beloved models of Christian charity.