She was the Queen of Portugal and a Franciscan tertiary. A native of Aragon, Spain, she was married at the age of twelve to the immoral King Denis of Portugal. Known as a peacemaker, she was able to overcome the difficulties of her marriage. For her peacemaking efforts not only at home but among many associates and struggling people, she was called “the Peacemaker.” When Denis died in 1325, Elizabeth entered the Poor Clares as a Franciscan tertiary. She later died at Estremoz, Portugal.
Collect for St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant Elizabeth of Portugal may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last we may with her attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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