St. Zdîslava of Lemberk

St. Zdîslava of Lemberk is the patronage of difficult marriages.

Lay Dominican and Wife

Saint Zdîslava was born in Moravia around the year 1220. As a wife and mother she provided well for her own family and was also known as a loving mother of the poor. She received the Dominican habit and together with her husband helped to build up the Order in Bohemia. Renowned for her service to the poor, she died in 1252.

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