Saint Zedislava Berka
Also known as
- Zdislava Berka
- Zedislava Berkiana
- Zdislava of Lemberk
- 1 January
- 30 May (region of the Czech Republic)
- 4 January (Dominicans)
Profile
Born to the Bohemian nobility. Married laywoman, and mother of four. Hers was not a happy marriage, and her largesse to the poor put her in frequent conflict with her husband. Dominican tertiary. Founded the Dominican priory of Saint Lawrence near her castle where she received Communion daily, an unusual practice at the time.
Born
- c.1220 in the diocese in Križanov, Ždár nad Sázavou, Vysocina kraj (modern Czech Republic)
- 1 January 1252 at Jablonné, Ceská Lípa, Liberecký kraj (modern Czech Republic) of natural causes
- 28 August 1907 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmed)
- 2 July 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues after Cause re-opened)
Faithful God, by her married life and works of charity you taught Saint Zedislava to pursue the way of perfection. By her prayers, may family life be strengthened and be a witness to Christian virtue. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. – General Calendar of the Order of Preachers
MLA Citation
- “Saint Zedislava Berka“. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 April 2024. Web. 19 May 2024. <>