November 17
On this day the Catholic Church remembers
St. Elizabeth of Hungary

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

princess, patroness of charity · 1207 – 1231
How could I wear a crown of gold when my Lord wears a crown of thorns?
— Tradition

A Hungarian princess who built hospitals from her castle and nursed the sick herself. After her husband's death she lost everything, but not her joy. True wealth lies in what is given away.

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