Catholic Saint
St. Lydwina of Schiedam
“She is known for enduring a life of severe suffering after a skating accident, which she offered for the conversion of sinners.”
Feast Day: April 14
Biography
St. Lydwina of Schiedam was a Dutch mystic who, after a tragic accident at the age of 15, endured a lifetime of suffering while offering her pain for the salvation of others. Despite her afflictions, she became a source of inspiration and intercession for those who are ill. Her deep spirituality and devotion to Christ exemplified the power of suffering in the pursuit of holiness.
Prayer to St. Lydwina of Schiedam
I suffer not for myself but for the love of God and the salvation of souls.