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

August 13

Died

August 13, 1297

Beatified

1311 by Pope Clement VI (cultus confirmed and limited to the Altenberg monastery)

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.