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Patron Saints of duchesses

2 saints serve as patrons of duchesses.

Saint Hedwig of Andechs

Saint Hedwig of Andechs

Feast: October 16

Saint Hedwig of Andechs, also known as Hedwig of Silesia, was born in 1174 at Castle Andechs in Bavaria, which is now part of modern-day Germany. She was the daughter of Berthold IV, Duke of Merania....

Saint Ludmila of Bohemia

Saint Ludmila of Bohemia

Feast: September 16

Saint Ludmila of Bohemia, also known as Ludmilla, was born in 860 in Mielnik, which is situated in modern-day Poland. She was the daughter of a Slavic prince and grew up in a noble and influential...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of duchesses

Dear patron saints of duchesses, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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brideswidowsDifficult marriagesSilesiaAgainst jealousydeath of childrenGörlitz, Germany, diocese ofAndechs Abbey, Bavaria, GermanyBavaria, GermanyBerlin, GermanyBrandenburg, GermanyKraków, Poland Silesia Trzebnica, Poland Wroclaw, PolandTrzebnica, PolandWroclaw, PolandBohemia
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