Bl. Emperor Karl and Empress Zita Print

This portrait was taken from the original official engagement photograph of Bl. Karl and Zita from 1911.  As you can see the couple pose unaware of the gathering evening storm clouds behind them foreshadowing Word War I and the collapse of the Habsburg monarchy.  Karl and Zita remained true to their faith and convictions.  Their feast day, October 21, is also the anniversary of their wedding.