St Matilda

Matilda’s parents were very important people in Germany and Denmark, and they arranged for her to marry an important man named Henry. Soon after they were married, Henry became the King of Germany, which made Matilda a Queen! Even though she was Queen, she lived very simply and she tried to help people with all the riches she had as Queen. King Henry realized how amazing Matilda was and he let her do what she thought was best for the people of Germany. They were married happily for 23 years and they ruled Germany very lovingly and generously. After King Henry died, Matilda gave up all her jewels and riches and joined the convent to live the rest of her life for God alone.