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Blessed Adela

Blessed

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Nov

Died

Mid-7th century of natural causes; buried on her estate in Zeleem, Brabant (in modern Belgium); some relics in the Benedictine monastery near Saint Trond, Belgium

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Blessed Adela, also known as Adela of Austrasia, was born to the noble family of the dukes of Austrasia in an unknown period. Little is known about her early life and family background, although it is worth noting that she was the mother of Saint Trudo, a prominent figure in Catholicism.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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