Svatá Zdislava z Lemberka
weight: 3,49 g
purity: 999,9/1000 Au
quality proof - limited mintage 1000 pcs
issue day: 2002
Objednávkový kód: CRM579
Zdislava of Lemberk (circa 1220-1252) - Czech saint from the Middle Ages, the patron saint of Litomice Diocese and the Liberec Region.
Zdislava came from a wealthy aristocratic family. Mother Sibyl came to Bohemia with Kunhuta Stauffer, future wife of King Wenceslas I., Zdislavy father was the king's confidant and Brno warden Pribyslav of Kianova. Both parents had strong ties to the Church, which every possible support and spiritual life soon turned their daughter. A lot of knowledge about childhood Zdislavy not preserved, except for the fact that she grew up in Brno and the castle Krizanov that her father owned.
According to legend Zdislava led a frugal life and helping the poor and sick on his estates. It is said that also had healing powers.
Husband took the North nobleman Havel of Lemberk, together they had four children. The actual Zdislava lived to a great age, according to one theory died of tuberculosis-existence is also believed that the cause of her untimely death could be complicated birth.
Efforts to beatification Zdislavy date from the early seventeenth century, as was declared beatified in 1907 by Pope Pius X. In 1995, her then Pope John Paul II. declared a saint.
According to the novel Eva Willow The coat of arms lion was filmed feature film of the same name Milena Steinmasslovou in the lead role. The film premiered in April 1995.