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St. Alena

St. Alena is a Christian saint who was martyred around the year 640. She is sometimes referred to as Alena of Forest or Alena of Brussels, having died in Forest, Belgium¹².

1. Early Life and Conversion:

• Born in Dilbeek, near Brussels, to noble pagan parents, Levold and Hildegaart¹².
• Alena chose to be baptized secretly and attended Mass without her parents’ knowledge¹².

2. Martyrdom:

• When her father discovered her Christian faith, he believed she had been bewitched and sent guards to bring her home¹².
• During the struggle, Alena lost an arm and later died from her injuries in prison¹².

3. Miracles and Veneration:

• Various miracles were reported at her burial site, including the restoration of sight to Duke Omundus¹².
• Her relics were enshrined in the Priory of Forest in 1193, making it a popular pilgrimage site¹².

St. Alena’s story is a testament to unwavering faith and courage. 😇

¹: Wikipedia ²: Saints Feast Family

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