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St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Patron Saint
St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the patron saint of the
homeless, as well as for widows and widowers. The following
prayer is often recited by Catholics for the homeless.
Many pictures of St. Elizabeth of Hungary depict her
giving food to the homeless and the needy. Wearing a
St. Elizabeth of Hungary medal is a reminder to all
Christians to be charitable to those in need and the
homeless.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Prayer for the Needy
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 forever. Amen
Prayer for Widows and Widowers
St. Elizabeth of Hungary became a widower at a young
age after giving birth to her third child. She was devastated
when her husband, Ludwig died. Catholics today pray
to the patron saint of widowers for her intercession
for giving strength to those who are grieving. Many
Catholics give a St. Elizabeth of Hungary charm or a
St. Elizabeth of Hungary pendant to a person suffering
the loss of a spouse in the hopes that he or she will
gain strength with the help of St. Elizabeth.
Prayer of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Oh Lord,
Grant that your blessed daughter Saint Elizabeth comes
to this man/women in their hour of bereavement,
St Elizabeth help us to lighten their burden so that
they may know their loved one has gone to the life eternal
in the sight of the Lord Our God,Show them that until
such time as they meet again, love remains here for
them on earth.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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