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Date – Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 – St. Elzear

1. **Birth and Early Life:** St. Elzear, born in 1285 in Saint-Jean de Robians, Provence, France, was the son of the Count of Ariano from the Kingdom of Naples, Italy. He was consecrated to God by his mother from birth and received a good upbringing.

2. **Education and Marriage:** Elzear received education in both eternal and human sciences, as well as martial arts. He became an accomplished knight and married Delphine of Glandèves.

3. **Life of Continence:** Elzear and Delphine chose to live a life of continence, despite being married. They both belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis.

4. **Military Success:** Elzear inherited the County of Ariano in 1309 and led an army alongside John, the brother of the King of Naples, against Emperor Henry VII, defeating him in two battles in Italy. For his victories, he received many honors and prizes.

5. **Role in Naples:** King Robert of Naples appointed Elzear as the head of the Counsel of the Kingdom of Naples, where he served as a judge with supreme severity against the guilty. He took care of the souls of those condemned to death.

6. **Tutorship:** Elzear was chosen as the tutor of Prince Charles, heir to the throne, indicating his influence and importance in the court.

7. **Balanced Life:** Despite his noble status, Elzear remained faithful to the Franciscan spirit and showed detachment. He wore magnificent clothes at court but maintained his penitential practices in private.

8. **Mediation Mission:** He was sent to Paris as a representative of King Robert to negotiate a marriage alliance. During this mission, he became seriously ill and died on September 27, 1325.

9. **Burial and Miracles:** Elzear was buried in the Franciscan habit in the church of the Minor Conventuals at Apt. Many miracles were attributed to his intercession.

10. **Canonization:** St. Elzear was canonized by Pope Urban V 44 years after his death. His wife, Countess Delphine, was still alive at the time of his canonization.

Let us ask him for confidence in the power of grace, and balance to live our vocation with the needed dignity, brilliance and nobility while maintaining a detached spirit. Like him, we should do everything for the glory of God, and not for ourselves.

St. Elzear pray for us!

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