Dec.16 — The Forgotten Story of Saint Adelaide: The Queen Who Forgave Her Enemies

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Discover the forgotten story of Saint Adelaide — today’s Saint of the Day — the queen who chose forgiveness over revenge and mercy over power. Born into royalty and crowned empress, Saint Adelaide knew betrayal, imprisonment, and exile. She lost her husband, was hunted by enemies, and narrowly escaped death. Yet when power was finally restored to her hands, she did something the world did not expect: she forgave. This Biographies of the Saints documentary tells the remarkable true story of a woman who ruled not by vengeance, but by faith. As Empress of the Holy Roman Empire, Saint Adelaide used her authority to protect the poor, rebuild churches, free captives, and heal divisions — transforming personal suffering into a mission of peace. Her life reveals a rare form of courage: the strength to forgive when one has every reason not to. On this December 16 — Saint of the Day, Saint Adelaide reminds us that holiness is not found in triumph over others, but in surrender to God’s justice and mercy. ✝️ Feast Day: December 16 — Saint of the Day #SaintAdelaide #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicDocumentary