Saint Adela of Pfalzel

To reject the crown for the cross is a powerful testament to the transformative power of grace, and few lives shine with the distinct radiance of the princess who chose the veil over the throne. Adela of Pfalzel stands as a beacon of holiness within the illustrious dynasties of the Merovingian kings. Born into the royal lineage of the Franks, she carried within her blood the legacy of the Austrasian monarchy, yet her greatest legacy was forged not in the halls of a palace, but within the walls of a convent dedicated to prayer.