
Blessed Bernhard Lichtenberg
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 5
Born
December 3, 1875
Died
November 1, 5
Beatified
23 June 1996 by Pope John Paul II at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
Venerated
2 July 1994 by Pope John Paul II at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
Biography
Blessed Bernhard Lichtenberg, born on December 3, 1875, in Ohlau, Germany, was a dedicated Catholic priest who served in the diocese of Berlin. He is widely recognized for his courageous stand against the Nazis and his unwavering support for the Jewish community during a time of intense persecution.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1996-06-23 by 23 June 1996 by Pope John Paul II at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
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