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Saints of Germany

9 saints on this site whose lives are tied to Germany. Read their stories and notice who stays with you.

Painting of St. Albert the Great

St. Albert the Great

November 15

German Dominican friar and scholar of the 1200s who taught Thomas Aquinas and studied the natural world.

Ideal for future scientists.

1200'sGermanyscientistsstudents
Meet St. Albert
Painting of St. Boniface

St. Boniface

June 5

English monk who evangelized the Germans in the 700s and was martyred in Frisia in 754.

For bold evangelists.

700'sGermanybrewers
Meet St. Boniface
Painting of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

November 17

Hungarian princess and widow of the 1200s who built a hospital and served the poor in Marburg.

For generous candidates who want to serve the poor.

1200'sGermanybakersnursesthe homeless
Meet St. Elizabeth
Painting of St. Gertrude the Great

St. Gertrude the Great

November 16

Mystic nun of Helfta in Germany whose writings anticipate devotion to the Sacred Heart.

For anyone who wants a close, personal friendship with Jesus.

1300'sGermanynunssouls in purgatory
Meet St. Gertrude
Painting of St. Henry II

St. Henry II

July 13

Holy Roman Emperor who supported Church reform and founded the diocese of Bamberg.

For future leaders and anyone who wants to use power to serve.

1000'sGermanyrulersthe childlessBenedictine oblates
Meet St. Henry
Painting of St. Hildegard of Bingen

St. Hildegard of Bingen

September 17

German Benedictine abbess of the 1100s who wrote on visions, medicine and music.

Perfect for science, music, and creative candidates.

1100'sGermanymusiciansscientistswriters
Meet St. Hildegard
Painting of St. Matilda of Ringelheim

St. Matilda of Ringelheim

March 14

German queen known for charity who founded abbeys and endured conflict with her own sons.

For mothers, and for anyone dealing with conflict in their family.

900'sGermanylarge familiesparents of difficult childrenwidows
Meet St. Matilda

St. Mechtilde of Hackeborn

November 19

Cistercian nun and choir director of Helfta whose visions were written in The Book of Special Grace.

For singers and anyone who loves to praise God.

1200'sGermany
Meet St. Mechtilde
Painting of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)

August 9

German Jewish philosopher who became a Carmelite nun and was killed at Auschwitz in 1942.

For deep thinkers seeking truth.

1900'sGermanyEuropephilosophers
Meet St. Teresa Benedicta

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