A portrait of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
1880 – 1906
Feast
November 8 · XX c.
Patron of
Sick people · Loss of parents · Contemplatives
Order
Religious / Carmelite / Mystic
French Discalced Carmelite mystic of Dijon (1880-1906), accomplished pianist before entering Carmel at 21. Author of the "Prayer to the Trinity" and letters on the indwelling of the Trinity that shaped 20th-century spirituality; died of Addison's disease at 26. Canonized 2016 by Francis.
Life & Times
Born: 1880 · Died: 1906 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is invoked as the patron of sick people, loss of parents, contemplatives. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“O my God, Trinity whom I adore, help me to forget myself entirely so that I may be established in you, as still and as peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity.”— Prayer to the Trinity, written November 21, 1904
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.