Watching The Wizard of Oz tonight so it seemed appropriate to do a post on St. Dorothy or Dorothea.
Dorothea was born to the peasant class in Montua, Prussia in 1347. She married a wealthy swordsmith and bore him 9 children. Dorothea's husband was of a gruff nature, but his life with her gentled him and he occasionally accompanied her on pilgrimage. In 1390, she traveled to Rome, but her husband did not go with her that time and he died during her absence.
As a widow, Dorothea became a hermitess. She became known for her visions and spiritual gifts. She died in 1394. She is a patron saint of brides, widows and parents of large families. Her feast day is October 30.
St. Dorothea of Montua, pray for us.
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