Jutta of Thuringia (born: 1184; died: 6 August 1235 in Schleusingen) was the eldest daughter of Landgrave Hermann I of Thuringia and his first wife, Sophia of Sommerschenburg, a daughter of Fredrick II of Sommerschenburg.
Before 1197, she married Margrave Dietrich I of Meissen.
After her husband's death in 1221, she had a dispute with her brother, Landgrave Louis IV of Thuringia, who was very eager to act as regent and guardian for her three-year-old son Landgrave Henry III.
In 1223, she married her second husband, Count Poppo VII of Henneberg.
Jutta of Thuringia died on 6 August 1235 in Schleusingen.
Marriage and issue
Children from her marriage to Dietrich I of Meissen:
The Free State of Thuringia (English /θəˈrɪndʒiə/; German:Freistaat Thüringen, pronounced[ˈfʁaɪʃtaːt ˈtyːʁɪŋən]) is a federal state of Germany, located in the central part of the country.
It has an area of 16,171 square kilometres (6,244sqmi) and 2.29 million inhabitants, making it the sixth smallest by area and the fifth smallest by population of Germany's sixteen states. Most of Thuringia is within the watershed of the Saale, a left tributary of the Elbe. Its capital is Erfurt.
Thuringia has been known by the nickname of "the green heart of Germany" (das grüne Herz Deutschlands) from the late 19th century, due to the dense forest covering the land.
Thuringia is known in Germany for nature and winter sports. It is home to the Rennsteig, Germany's most famous hiking trail, and the winter resort of Oberhof. Germany has won more Winter Olympics gold medals than any other country in the last 20 years, and half of Germany's all-time total of 136 Winter Olympic gold medals (through the Sochi games in 2014) have been won by Thuringian athletes.
The feminine name Jutta is a German form of Judith. In German it is pronounced Yutta—the u is pronounced like the u in "put."
It could also derive from the Germanic name Eutha, meaning "mankind, child, descendant", or from a short form of Henrietta.
In Yiddish the name is pronounced Yitty - in accordance with Galicia Yiddish pronunciation where the u is pronounced as an i.
Jutta name holders
Countess Jutta von Sponheim
Countess Jutta von Sponheim (December 22, 1091–1136) was the youngest of four noblewomen who were born into affluent surroundings in what is currently the Rhineland-Palatinate. She was the daughter of Count Stephen of Spanheim.
She tutored several female pupils from wealthy families and they lived with her in her hermitage. She taught and raised them all, but most notably the child Hildegard of Bingen.
Rebetzin Yitty Neustadt
Yitty Neustadt Rebetzin (wife of a rabbi) was writer and speaker on orthodox Jewish traditions. A personal story about her is mentioned in several books on birthright and orthodox Jewish thought.
June 26 - St Jutta of Thuringia - Franciscan Saint of the Day
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revise...
published: 27 Jun 2020
Saint of the Day for June 25. Blessed Jutta of Thuringia.
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, p...
published: 24 Jun 2022
SAINT OF THE DAY | Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
June, 25th
Find out more about Blessed Jutta of Thuringia at: https://bit.ly/3fsKR8g
#saintoftheday #fatima #jesus #pope #holyfatima #ourladyoffatima
published: 25 Jun 2021
The Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, pray for us.
00:00 Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
04:29 A reflection on Christian Widowhood
07:31 Prayer of The Church
www.themarianfranciscans.org
published: 26 Jun 2023
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, June 25, Daily Saint, Prussia,
Saint of the day
published: 24 Jun 2020
June 25 Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their ho...
published: 12 Jun 2019
Beata Jutta ta’ Thuringia (25 ta' Ġunju)
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat-test ta' dan il-vidjo mur hawn: https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/25-ta-gunju-beata-jutta-ta-thuringia/
F'dan is-sit Malti ssibu 'Qaddis għal kuljum' ta' matul is-sena f'paġni mqassma f'Tagħrif, Ħsieb, Talba, Liturġija tas-Sigħat, Testi bl-Ingliż u Vidjos dwar Qaddisin popolari u dawk inqas popolari, u aktar ...
published: 24 May 2019
June 25 Blessed Jutta
published: 24 Jun 2021
St. Jutta
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribution of viewers like you - Prayerfully consider financially supporting our ministry - www.stmalachychurch.org/online-giving/
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and ...
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the...
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
Reflection
Jesus once said that a camel can pass through a needle’s eye more easily than a rich person can enter God’s realm. That’s pretty scary news for us. We may not have great fortunes, but we who live in the West enjoy a share of the world’s goods that people in the rest of the world cannot imagine. Much to the amusement of her neighbors, Jutta disposed of her wealth after her husband’s death and devoted her life to caring for those who had no means. Should we follow her example, people will probably laugh at us, too. But God will smile.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia is the Patron Saint of:
Prussia
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
Reflection
Jesus once said that a camel can pass through a needle’s eye more easily than a rich person can enter God’s realm. That’s pretty scary news for us. We may not have great fortunes, but we who live in the West enjoy a share of the world’s goods that people in the rest of the world cannot imagine. Much to the amusement of her neighbors, Jutta disposed of her wealth after her husband’s death and devoted her life to caring for those who had no means. Should we follow her example, people will probably laugh at us, too. But God will smile.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia is the Patron Saint of:
Prussia
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuri...
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, pray for us.
00:00 Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
04:29 A reflection on Christian Widowhood
07:31 Prayer of The Church
www.themarianfranciscans.org
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, pray for us.
00:00 Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
04:29 A reflection on Christian Widowhood
07:31 Prayer of The Church
www.themarianfranciscans.org
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety ...
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
For this recording, Mark Kolt plays keyboard, pedalboard and gusla (Serbia).
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
For this recording, Mark Kolt plays keyboard, pedalboard and gusla (Serbia).
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat...
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat-test ta' dan il-vidjo mur hawn: https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/25-ta-gunju-beata-jutta-ta-thuringia/
F'dan is-sit Malti ssibu 'Qaddis għal kuljum' ta' matul is-sena f'paġni mqassma f'Tagħrif, Ħsieb, Talba, Liturġija tas-Sigħat, Testi bl-Ingliż u Vidjos dwar Qaddisin popolari u dawk inqas popolari, u aktar ...
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat-test ta' dan il-vidjo mur hawn: https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/25-ta-gunju-beata-jutta-ta-thuringia/
F'dan is-sit Malti ssibu 'Qaddis għal kuljum' ta' matul is-sena f'paġni mqassma f'Tagħrif, Ħsieb, Talba, Liturġija tas-Sigħat, Testi bl-Ingliż u Vidjos dwar Qaddisin popolari u dawk inqas popolari, u aktar ...
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribut...
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribution of viewers like you - Prayerfully consider financially supporting our ministry - www.stmalachychurch.org/online-giving/
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribution of viewers like you - Prayerfully consider financially supporting our ministry - www.stmalachychurch.org/online-giving/
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
Reflection
Jesus once said that a camel can pass through a needle’s eye more easily than a rich person can enter God’s realm. That’s pretty scary news for us. We may not have great fortunes, but we who live in the West enjoy a share of the world’s goods that people in the rest of the world cannot imagine. Much to the amusement of her neighbors, Jutta disposed of her wealth after her husband’s death and devoted her life to caring for those who had no means. Should we follow her example, people will probably laugh at us, too. But God will smile.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia is the Patron Saint of:
Prussia
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, pray for us.
00:00 Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
04:29 A reflection on Christian Widowhood
07:31 Prayer of The Church
www.themarianfranciscans.org
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
For this recording, Mark Kolt plays keyboard, pedalboard and gusla (Serbia).
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat-test ta' dan il-vidjo mur hawn: https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/25-ta-gunju-beata-jutta-ta-thuringia/
F'dan is-sit Malti ssibu 'Qaddis għal kuljum' ta' matul is-sena f'paġni mqassma f'Tagħrif, Ħsieb, Talba, Liturġija tas-Sigħat, Testi bl-Ingliż u Vidjos dwar Qaddisin popolari u dawk inqas popolari, u aktar ...
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribution of viewers like you - Prayerfully consider financially supporting our ministry - www.stmalachychurch.org/online-giving/
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516
The life of St Jutta of Thuringia, Widow, Third Order (1200-1264) for the June 26th Franciscan Saint of the Day. She was a very pious, married, noblewoman, and led her husband to similar piety. After he passed away on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, she gave away all her riches to give sustenance to the poor. She spent the last years of her life praying for the conversion of the Prussians.
Reflection is on Christian widowhood and establishing a reputation in good works and prayer, following the example of Mary.
For more on St Jutta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jutta_of_Kulmsee
For more Franciscan St. of the Day videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm
Read by Fra Gabriel Cortes, FI from Marion Habig's "The Franciscan Book of Saints" Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516
Saint of the Day for June 25
(c. 1200-1260)
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia’s Story
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
Reflection
Jesus once said that a camel can pass through a needle’s eye more easily than a rich person can enter God’s realm. That’s pretty scary news for us. We may not have great fortunes, but we who live in the West enjoy a share of the world’s goods that people in the rest of the world cannot imagine. Much to the amusement of her neighbors, Jutta disposed of her wealth after her husband’s death and devoted her life to caring for those who had no means. Should we follow her example, people will probably laugh at us, too. But God will smile.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia is the Patron Saint of:
Prussia
Ave Maria! Today (June 26) we learn of the life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, followed by a spiritual reflection on Christian Widowhood.
Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, pray for us.
00:00 Life of Blessed Jutta of Thuringia
04:29 A reflection on Christian Widowhood
07:31 Prayer of The Church
www.themarianfranciscans.org
(d. c. 1260)
Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor.
In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a pilgrimage together to the holy places in Jerusalem, but her husband died on the way. The newly widowed Jutta, after taking care to provide for her children, resolved to live in a manner she felt was utterly pleasing to God. She disposed of the costly clothes, jewels, and furniture befitting one of her rank, and became a Secular Franciscan, taking on the simple garment of a religious.
From that point her life was utterly devoted to others: caring for the sick, particularly lepers; tending to the poor, whom she visited in their hovels; helping the crippled and blind with whom she shared her own home. Many of the townspeople of Thuringia laughed at how the once-distinguished lady now spent all her time. But Jutta saw the face of God in the poor and felt honored to render whatever services she could.
About the year 1260, not long before her death, Jutta lived near the non-Christians in eastern Germany. There she built a small hermitage and prayed unceasingly for their conversion. She has been venerated for centuries as the special patron of Prussia.
For this recording, Mark Kolt plays keyboard, pedalboard and gusla (Serbia).
Għal aktar tagħrif dwar il-qaddisin, żur is-Sit bil-Malti bl-isem
TAGĦRIF DWAR IL-QADDISIN minn dan il-link:
https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/
Għat-test ta' dan il-vidjo mur hawn: https://taghrifdwarilqaddisin.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/25-ta-gunju-beata-jutta-ta-thuringia/
F'dan is-sit Malti ssibu 'Qaddis għal kuljum' ta' matul is-sena f'paġni mqassma f'Tagħrif, Ħsieb, Talba, Liturġija tas-Sigħat, Testi bl-Ingliż u Vidjos dwar Qaddisin popolari u dawk inqas popolari, u aktar ...
Today's Saint of the Day has a secret...watch this video to find out what it is! - St. Jutta
Our Saint of the Day videos are only possible due to the contribution of viewers like you - Prayerfully consider financially supporting our ministry - www.stmalachychurch.org/online-giving/
Jutta of Thuringia (born: 1184; died: 6 August 1235 in Schleusingen) was the eldest daughter of Landgrave Hermann I of Thuringia and his first wife, Sophia of Sommerschenburg, a daughter of Fredrick II of Sommerschenburg.
Before 1197, she married Margrave Dietrich I of Meissen.
After her husband's death in 1221, she had a dispute with her brother, Landgrave Louis IV of Thuringia, who was very eager to act as regent and guardian for her three-year-old son Landgrave Henry III.
In 1223, she married her second husband, Count Poppo VII of Henneberg.
Jutta of Thuringia died on 6 August 1235 in Schleusingen.
Marriage and issue
Children from her marriage to Dietrich I of Meissen: