St. Isabel of France
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| Saint | St. Isabel of France |
| Stage | Saint |
| Birthdate | March 1225 |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
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| Deathdate | February 23, 1270 |
| Death Place | Longchamp, France |
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| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Notable Location 1 | Longchamp Monastery, near Paris, France |
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| Beatification Date | June 4, 1637 |
| Beatified by | Pope Urban VIII |
| Beatification Location | Rome, Italy |
| Canonized | Yes |
| Canonization Date | 1696 |
| Canonized by | Pope Innocent XII |
| Canonization Location | Rome, Italy |
| Miracle 1 | Miracles at her grave, including incorruptibility |
| Miracle 2 | Healing of the sick through her intercession |
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| Feast Day | February 26 |
| Profession | Princess, Nun, Abbess |
| Religious Affiliation | Order of Poor Clares (Sorores Minores) |
| Patronage | The sick, Royal Abbey of Longchamp |
| Attributes | Monastic habit, crown, lily, book |
| Primary Shrine | Longchamp Monastery (destroyed, but relics in Paris) |
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St. Isabel of France, born in 1225, was the daughter of King Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile, making her the sister of St. Louis IX[1].
She chose a life of religious devotion over marriage, founding the Monastery of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin (Longchamp), where she lived a life of prayer and service[2].
Her sanctity was recognized through her canonization in 1696, and she is noted for her humility, charity, and miracles post-mortem[3].
Biography
Birth
Isabel was born in March 1225 in Paris, France[1].
Early Life
Raised in the royal court, she showed an inclination towards piety and charity from a young age[2].
Occupation
Although she was a princess, her primary occupation became that of a nun and later an abbess[1].
Vocation
She founded the Monastery of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin in 1255, living there without taking formal vows, dedicating her life to prayer and works of charity[2]. She was deeply involved with the Franciscan Order.
Death
She died on February 23, 1270, at Longchamp, France, from natural causes[1].
Significant events
Death
St. Isabel of France died peacefully at Longchamp, having lived a life of devotion and service.
Canonization
Servant of God
The process to recognize Isabel as a Servant of God likely began in the late 16th or early 17th century, but specific details are not recorded[1].
Venerable
Her life was recognized for heroic virtue, leading to her being declared Venerable, though the exact date isn't known[1].
Beatification
Beatified on June 4, 1637, by Pope Urban VIII[2], with miracles at her grave noted.
Canonization
Canonized in 1696 by Pope Innocent XII[1], following further miracles attributed to her intercession.
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
The incorruptibility of her body was one of the main miracles for her beatification[3].
Miracle for canonization
Healing miracles through her intercession were recognized for her canonization[1].
Other notable miracles
- Various healings and other miracles reported at her grave[2].
Patronage
St. Isabel is the patron saint of the sick and the Royal Abbey of Longchamp[1].
Feast day
Her feast day is celebrated on February 26[1].
Veneration
St. Isabel is venerated through the legacy of her monastery, although it was destroyed during the French Revolution. Her relics are preserved in Paris, and she is remembered for her life of prayer, charity, and her foundational work in religious life[3].
Books
Written about the saint
- Her life has been documented in various hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed[4].
Written by the saint
- St. Isabel of France did not leave any known written works[4].