Wednesday’s People: Blessed Gisela and Saint Stephen of Hungary

Note: I’m currently featuring women saints who had notable relationships with male saints–their sons, husbands, fathers, or colleagues in faith.

The Basics: Gisela, born about 985 in Germany; died May 7, 1060, in Germany; beatified in 1975 by Paul VI; feast days, May 7 and February 1. Wife, mother, queen, and abbess. Stephen, born about 975 in Hungary; died August 15, 1038, in Hungary; canonized August 20, 1083, by Gregory VII; feast day, August 16. Husband, father, and king.

The Story: They...