Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist

Saint

Elizabeth
Saint Elizabeth by an anonymous Provençal, late 15th cent.
Righteous
Born1st century BC
One of the hills of Judea
Died1st century BC (or early AD)
Venerated in
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast
  • 5 November (Roman Catholic)
  • 5 September (Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican)
PatronagePregnant women

Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, the wife of Zechariah and a relative of Mary, mother of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke. She was past normal child-bearing age when she conceived and gave birth to John. She is revered as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Lutheran churches, in addition to being a highly respected figure in Islam.

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