Saint Elizabeth

1st Century BC

November 5

Descendant of the Old Testament patriarch, Aaron. Wife of Zachary, temple priest. Relative of Mary. Mother of Saint John the Baptist, becoming pregnant very late in life. She was the Elizabeth that Mary visited soon after the Annunciation. Described in the Gospel of Luke as "righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly."

Born:  1st century BC

Died:  1st century AD of natural causes

Canonized:  Pre-Congregation

Patronage
expectant mothers, pregnant women

Representation
elderly lady holding the infant John the Baptist; pregnant woman with the Virgin Mary; in company of Saint Zachary

source:  http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainte58.htm