Ss. Elzear, Count of Arian & Delphina (27 September): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the powerful story of Saint Elzéar of Sabran (1295–1323) and his holy spouse Blessed Delphina of Glandèves—models of charity, chastity, justice, and mercy. Drawn from Butler’s Lives of the Saints for September 27, this episode recounts Elzéar’s noble Provençal roots, his remarkable marriage lived in perfect continence, his fearless defense of the poor, and his wise governance marked by prayer, patience, and peace. Learn how this saintly couple turned a castle into a school of virtue—and why their example still challenges Christians today. 🎧 What you’ll hear: Early life, formation, and family lineage Their vow of perpetual chastity within marriage Elzéar’s household “rule” for prayer, peace, and work Love of the poor: hospitals, lepers, daily almsgiving Leadership without cruelty: justice with mercy Service to kings, victory without vengeance, truth without bribes Death, canonization (1369), and Delphina’s long witness 00:00 Intro 00:11 Noble origins & mother’s consecration 01:24 Childhood charity & early austerity 02:02 Betrothal & marriage to Delphina (1308) 02:36 Their decision for continent marriage 03:00 Elzéar inherits titles; life of prayer 03:38 Daily Communion & interior recollection 04:58 Devotion + diligence: how saints manage a household 05:28 The 10 household rules (Mass, purity, peace, no oppression) 08:16 Reconciliation before sunset; nightly spiritual conference 10:55 Justice, restitution, and mercy to the poor 14:03 Governance of Ariano: patience over violence 16:38 Forgiving calumny; burning accusatory letters 17:19 Firm civil justice with hidden charity 18:00 Mutual vows of chastity; TOSF (Third Order of St. Francis) 19:02 Knighted by King Robert; mentor to the Duke of Calabria 21:00 Counsel to princes: piety, prudence, hatred of flattery 22:45 Advocate of the poor; refuses gifts/bribes 23:53 Campaigns, diplomacy, and generosity 24:56 Final illness, holy death (Sept 27, 1323); canonization (1369) 26:16 Blessed Delphina’s later life & death (Sept 26, 1369) 26:39 Closing https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/september/ss-elzear-count-of-arian-and-delphina/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintElzéar #BlessedDelphina #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #FeastDay #CatholicYouTube #ButlersLives #Franciscan #HolyMarriage #Chastity #Charity #Prayer #Justice #Provence #ArianoIrpino 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴