Elisabeth Hungariae |
Queen, became a Franciscan tertiary, devoted herself to charity; 1207-1231; canonized 1235. Patron of the women of the Third Order of St. Franciscus.
Relics of her (her heart) were kept in Cambrai Cathedral.
Feast: 19 November (at present: 17 November)
Two offices for her are known from the Low Countries:
Gaudeat Hungaria, composed between 1231-1280; music probably composed by Petrus of Cambrai, texts (incl. lessons) written by Gerardus of St Quentin. Preserved in F-CA 38 and few other sources, all according to the secular cursus. | |
Laetare Germania, preserved in F-CA 38, NL-ZUa 6, e.a. This office was known outside the Low Countries as well. Text writer and composer are unknown, but Gerardus of St Quentin may have contributed to the texts |
Haggh: Two offices for St Elizabeth of Hungary