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November 17 · Memorial · White

St Elizabeth of Hungary

(1207–1231) Hungarian princess and queen of Thuringia, widowed at twenty. She gave away her dower to feed the poor and entered the Third Order of St Francis. Died at twenty-four.

A prayerSaint Elizabeth, queen who served bread to the poor, sit at our table today.

When is the feast of St Elizabeth of Hungary?

The feast is celebrated on November 17 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Elizabeth of Hungary?

The feast of St Elizabeth of Hungary is celebrated on November 17 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Elizabeth of Hungary?

(1207–1231) Hungarian princess and queen of Thuringia, widowed at twenty. She gave away her dower to feed the poor and entered the Third Order of St Francis. Died at…

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