Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Optional Memorial · White · 5 July
In July
About this day
Elizabeth, a princess of Aragon and queen of Portugal, was known for prayer, care for the poor and sick, and her work as a peacemaker. Widowed, she became a Franciscan tertiary and died in 1336. In the United States her memorial is kept on July 5.
Coming up in the next year
Next: Mon 5 Jul 2027 — Year B · I
- Mon 5 Jul 2027 (optional)
Music
From the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Those Who Practiced Works of Mercy
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] Details
- Organ Propers, Book 20: Common of Commons to Psalms and Tones (Organ) [20. Offertory. 1936-2164. 01.08.20] Details
- Common of Commons to Votive Mass – Holy Angels – Propers (English & Latin) [Gradual Saints. Outside PT. 2016] Details
From the Missal
The Missal takes this day’s antiphons from the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Those Who Practiced Works of Mercy.