Detail Of The BasRelief Tombstone Of Blessed Gertrud Von Altenberg Date Unknown Sculptor Unknown Altenberg Convent Photographed On 9 September 2012 By Cherubino

Blessed Gertrude Of Altenberg

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Aug

Born

1227

Died

13 August 1297 of natural causes

Beatified

1311 by Pope Clement VI (cultus confirmed and limited to the Altenberg monastery); 11 July 1729 by Pope Benedict XIII (cultus confirmation and extended to the entire Order)

Biography

Blessed Gertrude of Altenberg, also known as Gertrude of Thuringia, was born in 1227, the daughter of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis IV, the landgrave of Thuringia. She received her education at Altenberg Abbey and, inspired by the example of her mother's piety and dedication, Gertrude decided to devote herself to a life of religious service.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1729-07-11 by 1311 by Pope Clement VI (cultus confirmed and limited to the Altenberg monastery); 11 July 1729 by Pope Benedict XIII (cultus confirmation and extended to the entire Order)