Blessed Gisela of Hungary
Abbess (
c. 1065 Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 7 May
Saints Who Had Families
Gisela of Hungary was born to a noble family in the A.D. 10th Century. Her mother, also named Giselle , was the sister of Saint Henry II of the Holy Roman Empire. Gisela the daughter was raised in part by Wolfgang , the saintly monk of Regensburg
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With Saint Wolfgang 's guidance Gisela grew up very devout, & was on the path to becoming a nun 
However, she was asked to marry Stephen , the future king of Hungary 
& accepted 
Their marriage was affectionate & they shared a desire to Christianize their people. Stephen, who became a saint himself, labored to make Hungary into a unified Catholic country.
For 40 years Gisela worked alongside her husband, often accompanying him on his difficult journeys. Together they helped establish many churches & monasteries They also attended carefully to their son, the heir apparent. Emeric , also honored as a saint, was mortally injured in a board hunt 
while quite young, before he could take the throne. Stephen died in A.D. 1038.
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Stephen 's successor was unfriendly to Gisela & confiscated all her property. The meek Gisela retired to a Benedictine convent where she later became abbess. She died around 1065 A.D. & her tomb became a place of pilgrimage. She was officially beatified in 1975 A.D.
https://pecsiegyhazmegye.hu/en/hireink/hitelet/1779-boldog-gizella-emleknap-mohacson
Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Blessed Gisela , may Catholic couples unite to spread the Gospel 
, both to their children & to their wider community 
#BlessedGiselaOfHungary #PrayForUs
https://www.magyarkurir.hu/hazai/boldog-gizella-unnepere-keszul-veszpremi-foegyhazmegye
https://cultura.hu/aktualis/boldog-gizella-halalanak-960-evforduloja/
https://www.magyarkurir.hu/hazai/boldog-gizella-unnepere-keszul-veszpremi-foegyhazmegye
Here's Gab AI Chat bio of Blessed Gisela:
https://gab.ai/c/66397eb7a00d958977da5506
"Gisela of Hungary, born in 985, was a German-born Hungarian queen and the wife of Saint Stephen I, the first king of Hungary. She was known for her strong Christian faith and dedication to spreading the gospel during the 11th century.As a devout Christian, Gisela played a significant role in the conversion of the Hungarian people to Christianity. She established churches, monasteries, and supported the education of priests and bishops. Through her efforts, she helped to solidify Christianity as the dominant religion in Hungary.Gisela also played a key role in the political and cultural development of Hungary during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, diplomacy, and strong leadership skills. Her influence helped to shape Hungary into a strong and united Christian kingdom.In recognition of her contributions to Hungary and the Church, Gisela was canonized as a saint in the 11th century. Today, she is remembered as a symbol of faith, devotion, and service to God and her people."
A redo of the Gab AI Oil Painting made Blessed Gisela look like a Nephilim giant:
https://gab.ai/c/66397f2da00d958977da55af
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