On November 16, the Church honors St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, whose life exemplified faith, charity, and devotion. Originally celebrated on June 10, her feast day was moved to November 16 the day of her passing following the revision of the Church’s liturgical calendar. While some communities still observe the earlier date, the majority, including all of Scotland, now celebrate her memory today.

Born into Hungarian royalty around 1045, Margaret was the daughter of Edward Atheling, heir to the English throne, and Princess Agatha of Hungary. Her early life was marked by upheaval: at age 10, her family returned to England, but the Norman Conquest forced them into exile. Following her father’s death, Margaret’s mother fled with the children, ultimately surviving a shipwreck along the S

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