In the New Testament and The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 1, Elizabeth is introduced as the mother of John the Baptist. Not much information is known about Elizabeth, but she has the distinction of being one of the first to know about her cousin Mary’s blessing as the Mother of God. Elizabeth was beyond child-bearing age, yet her husband Zachary was told by an angel in a vision that they would have a son and should name him John. When he doubted this, he was struck dumb. After John’s birth, Zachary’s speech was restored. Elizabeth’s Feast Day is November 5.
