Feast of Beata Elisabetta di Mantova

Beata Elisabetta di Mantova, ora pro nobis

February 19th is the feast of Blessed Elizabeth of Mantua (Bartolomea Picenardi, 1428-1468), Virgin, Mystic, and Third Order Servite. Pressured by her father to marry, she became a professed member of the Order of Servants of Mary. Consecrated to God, she lived a holy life of virtue, penance and prayer. Bl. Elizabeth Picenardi is the patron saint of Servite tertiaries.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to Bl. Elizabeth Picenardi of Mantua. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Beata Elisabetta di Mantova!

Prayer to Bl. Elizabeth of Mantua

Lord God, while on earth Elizabeth was highly favored by Mary, Mother of your Son, Jesus. Now, in heaven, may she help us to be faithful in your service and secure in your love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.