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Also known as: Adelaide
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At age seven Aleydis was sent to the Cistercian convent of Camera Sanctae
Mariae to receive an education; she stayed the rest of her life. In
adolescence she developed leprosy and was isolated from the community; the
spirit with which she bore her illness served as an example to the rest of
the community. While in isolation, Aleydis developed a deep devotion to
Real Presence in the Eucharist, but was unable to drink from the cup due
to the danger of contagion. As the disease progressed, she became blind
and paralyzed. Visionary; given to ecstasies, and a visit from Christ to
assure her of the complete Communion of the Eucharist.
Born: 12th century at Schaerbeck, Belgium
Died: 1250 of natural causes
Canonized: 1907 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmed)
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