Saint Gertrude of Nivelles
626 - 659
Feast Day: March 17
Patronage: cats, rat and mice infestation, mental illness, travelers, gardens
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles was a noble-born from saintly parents. At 10 she refused any and all marriage prospects. At 13, after her father died, Gertrude founded the Benedictine Abbey of Nivelles with her mother and was installed as abbess in 639. The Abbey's hospitality welcomed travelers, wishing them no misfortune. She was a mystic, who helped the poor, elderly, and sick. Townspeople called her to ward off rat and mice infestation thus becoming the patron of cats. She died in March at age 33 after a life of prayer and penance, becoming the patron of gardens because of the prospect of fair weather.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase.(website)
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Loved the way they transitioned to the new animation at the end.
Word Prompt: Briefing
Hits the button to go to the next slide and it's a 20 second cube transition
[Art Date: February 27 2025]
by Cy Twombly
(via Saint of the Day – 17 March – St Agricola (498-580) Bishop)
Saint of the Day – 17 March – St Agricola (498-580) Bishop of Châlon-sur-Saône, Defender of the true Faith against heretics, a zealous shepherd and teacher of his flock, Apostle of the poor and sick, building hospitals and leper colonies. He founded Churches and Monasteries. He was also a Diplomat and Peace-maker against invading barbarian forces and protector his people by his great courage. Agricola cared for his Diocese for 50 years with tireless dedication. He was born in 498 in the region and died there in 580 of natural causes. Patronage – of Châlon-sur-Saône. Also known as – Aregl, Agrele.
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Châlon, in France, St Agricola, Bishop.”
Honeymoon
J.C. Leyendecker 1926
Lemon and Parsley - Cressida Campbell , 1988.
Australian , b . 1960 -
Colour woodblock print, 41 x 29 cm .
Mary Magdalene in the Cave by Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1876)
Source details and larger version.
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