Feast of Sant’Adelaide di Borgogna

Sant'Adelaide Imperatrice, ora pro nobis

December 16th is the Feast of Sant’Adelaide di Borgogna, Wife, Mother, Foundress, Queen and Holy Roman Empress. Patron saint of abuse victims, brides, princesses, exiles, parents of large families, prisoners, step-parents and widows, she is also invoked against in-law problems and for second marriages. 

In celebration, we’re posting a Prayer to St. Adelaide of Burgundy. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Sant’Adelaide di Borgogna!

Prayer to St. Adelaide of Burgundy

Lord God, you blessed Adelaide of Burgundy with gifts of grace as wife and mother, empress and foundress, so that she might spend her life in service to your people. Through her example and prayers, may we keep the faith when we have to endure difficult situations, and be able to fulfill our duties with generosity in spite of them. Through Christ Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. Amen.