Tag: Who was Adelaide of Schwaerbeek?

St Adelaide was born in Schwaerbeek, Belgium and died on 11th June 1250. At 7, she joined the Cistercian La Cambre Abbey (Brussels) where she received her early education. St Adelaide was a bright girl. She became a Lay-sister with the Cistercians and developed a determined devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Unfortunately, St Adelaide contacted…