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Religion Saint Project Part 2 Essay
Religion Saint Project Part 2 Essay
Mr. Campbell
Religion II
12/15/17
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary is the patron saint of bakers, beggars, brides, and the death of
children. Her main beliefs were helping the poor and feeding the hungry. Her feast day is on
November 19. Elizabeth’ focus was mainly on the poor and she always did whatever she could to
make situations better for her people. Focusing on her early life, accomplishments, and why I
Elizabeth was born on July 7, 1207 in Sárospatak, Hungary. Her parents were Andrew II
of Hungary and Gertrude of Merania. She is also known by some as St. Elizabeth of Thuringia.
At a very young age, Elizabeth’s royal responsibilities were given to her when her father chose
for her to marry Ludwig IV of Thuringia. He was a German nobleman. She was sent away to
study at a very young age. At this young age, her mother was unexpectedly murdered by a
Hungarian nobleman. This broke Elizabeth’s heart because she had a close relationship with her
mother. Her death completely changed Elizabeth’s view on life and death and caused her to turn
to God. She was able to find her peace through her prayers to God. A few years later her
mourning turned to happiness when she married her husband to be, Ludwig IV of Thuringia. She
greatly supported her ideas and did whatever he could to assist her. She began to practice
penance every day and devoted her life to charity. Since she was queen, she was able to use her
royal position to advance her charity mission. When she was sixteen years old, Franciscan friars
came to her city and told her all about Francis of Assisi, telling her everything she needed to
know. When she heard about all the amazing things he had done, she decided she wanted to live
a life just like his. Every day, she would set aside time to deliver bread to the poor. Suddenly,
disease and flood came upon her and her people. Since Elizabeth cared so much for the poor, she
built a hospital to provide for them. She also gave out food and clothes as needed to the people.
Sadly, in 1227, Elizabeth’s beloved husband Ludwig passed away from an illness. After
he died it is recorded that she said, “He is dead. He is dead. It is to me as if the whole world died
today. The death of her husband completely broke the heart of Elizabeth and she promised to
never marry again. She decided she would become a nun. Her vows included and an agreement
of complete obedience to her confessor and spiritual director. She was very devoted to the
church. She even offered to cut off her nose, so she would be ugly so that no man would ever
want her.
Elizabeth was always helping charity and was focused on developing her life to the poor.
She is a well-remembered saint today and I chose her for my project because Saint Elizabeth of
Hungary is my confirmation and I strongly believe in helping the poor and giving to the
Amen
Works Cited
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Online, Catholic. “St. Elizabeth of Hungary - Saints & Angels.” Catholic Online, Catholic
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