Blessed Helen Of Poland
Also known as: Helen of Hungary; Helena; Iolanda; Iolantha; Joheleth; Jolanda; Jolanta; Jolenta; Yolanda
Feast Day
11 June; 12 June on some calendars; 15 June on some calendars; 3 March on some calendars; 6 March on some calendars
Born
C.1235 in Hungary as Jolenta
Died
11 June 1298 at Gnesen, Poland of natural causes
Beatified
26 September 1827 by Pope Leo XII (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Helen of Poland, also known as Helen of Hungary, Helena, Iolanda, Iolantha, Joheleth, Jolanda, Jolanta, Jolenta, and Yolanda, was born around 1235 in Hungary. She was the daughter of King Bela IV of Hungary and Maria Laskaris, and the niece of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Additionally, she was the grand-niece of Saint Hedwig of Andechs and the younger sister of Blessed Cunegund of Poland, who became her guardian and raised her.
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