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
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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