Blessed Jolenta of Poland | June 12

Sometimes called Yolanda of Poland or Helen of Poland (or Hungary), Blessed Jolenta was the daughter of Bela IV King of Hungary and sister of St. Kunigunde, Queen of Poland. Her distinguished family tree includes St. Hedwig, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and St. Margaret of Hungary.

Jolenta married Boleslaus, Duke of Greater Poland, who was later known as “The Pius” for the good works he would do. Together they founded hospitals, convents, and churches, using their wealth and position to serve others. After her husband died and two of her daughters were married, Jolenta and her youngest daughter joined the Poor Clares at Sandec. War caused Blessed Jolenta to move to a convent she and her late husband had founded in Gniezno, where she became Abbess.

Blessed Jolenta had a vision of Christ who told her of her approaching death. She was beatified in 1827.

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