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Blessed Helen Of Poland
Blessed Helen Of Poland

Blessed Helen Of Poland

Also known as: Helen of Hungary; Helena; Iolanda; Iolantha; Joheleth; Jolanda; Jolanta; Jolenta; Yolanda

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 11

Died

June 11, 1298

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1827-09-26 by 26 September 1827 by Pope Leo XII (cultus confirmed)

Feast Days

June 11June 12June 15March 3

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