Born in 860 AD, Ludmila belonged to an influential family. She was privileged with worldly comforts, yet her heart yearned for the divine love of God. A defining moment in Ludmila’s life came when she chose to marry Duke Borivoj I. This marriage was not a simple alliance between two noble houses; it marked Ludmila's earnest initiation into the Christian faith.
As the Duchess of Bohemia, Ludmila adopted Christianity with fervor, courageously going against the prevailing pagan practices. Her resilience ignited the flame of faith in her husband as well. As devoted Christians, both played a significant role in the evangelization of Bohemia. However, Ludmila's journey was not void of trials and tribulations. Her unwavering faith would soon be tested.
Upon the death of her husband, Ludmila was entrusted with the upbringing of their grandson, Wenceslas. However, this incited jealousy in her daughter-in-law. In a fit of power struggle and resentment, Ludmila met an untimely demise, strangled by assassins. Yet, even in her martyrdom, Ludmila remained a beacon of undying faith.