PATRON SAINT OF THE DAY: For Widows

The 24th of December is the feast of Saint Adele of Pfalzel.

Adele was married and had a child by her husband, Alberic. Alberic died within a few years of the marriage. Despite multiple marriage offers, she chose to take up holy orders. She founded the convent of Palatiolum in lands that were then undeveloped outside of Trier. The site later developed into the town of Pfalzel. She was the second abbess of this convent, after the archbishop' sister Severa, and died on December 24, 735.

Saint Adele of Pfalzel, ora pro nobis!