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Saint for a Minute
Detail From An Italian Holy Card of Saint Adela By Bertoni Date Unknown
Detail From An Italian Holy Card of Saint Adela By Bertoni Date Unknown

Saint Adela of Blois

Also known as: Adela of Normandy

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 24

Died

March 8, 1137

Biography

Saint Adela of Blois, also known as Adela of Normandy, was born around 1067 in Normandy, France. She was the youngest daughter of King William the Conqueror of England and his wife Matilda of Flanders. Adela's upbringing was influenced by her prominent royal lineage, and her devout Catholic faith took root early in her life. In 1080, Adela married Stephen of Blois, the Count of Blois, Chartres, and Meaux in France....