Blessed Godfrey of Cappenberg
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- Also known as
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Gaufrid of Cappenberg;
Geoffrey of Cappenberg;
Geoffroy of Cappenberg;
Geofroi of Cappenberg;
Gioffredo of Cappenberg;
Godefrid of Cappenberg;
Godefridus of Cappenberg;
Godefroid of Cappenberg;
Godfrey of Kappenberg;
Goffredo of Cappenberg;
Goffrey of Cappenberg;
Gofrido of Cappenberg;
Gotfrid of Cappenberg;
Gottfried of Cappenberg;
Jeffrey of Cappenberg
- Memorial
- 13 January
- Profile
- Descendant of Charlemagne through his father, of the dukes of Swabia through his mother.
Wealthy count in Westphalia with extensive lands.
Layman, married to a noble woman.
After being brought to an active faith by his friend Saint Norbert, Godfrey turned his castle into a Premonstratensian abbey, and in the face of violent family opposition, gave his lands and wealth over to Norbert for use by the Church.
He and his brother then joined the order as monks; Godfrey's wife and two sisters tooks vows as nuns in a convent he founded for them nearby.
Built several hospitals and other houses.
Was studying for the priesthood when he died.
- Born
- 1097 at Cappenberg Castle, Westphalia, Germany
- Died
- 13 January 1127 at the abbey of Ilbenstadt of natural causes
- Representation
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Praemonstratensian monk carrying bread in a bowl with two loaves at his feet;
Praemonstratensian monk holding a church;
Praemonstratensian monk holding a skull
- Additional Information
- For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
