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Blessed Helwisa

Also known as: Elisa; Eloisa; Heloise; Helvisa

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11-Feb

Died

C.1060 of natural causes; relics enshrined in the abbey at Coulombs, France

Biography

Blessed Helwisa, also known as Elisa, Eloisa, Heloise, or Helvisa, was born into the French nobility, although details regarding her birth are not available. She entered into matrimony with Count Hugh of Meulan, but her happiness was short-lived as she was soon widowed. Following the death of her first husband, Helwisa selflessly donated a significant portion of her inheritance towards the Benedictine abbey of Notre-Dame in Coulombs, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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