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Blessed Charles Of Sayn

Also known as: Charles of Cologne; Charles of Heisterbach; Charles of Hemmerode; Charles of Hocht; Charles of Villers; Carolus…; Karl…

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 29

Biography

Blessed Charles of Sayn, also known as Charles of Cologne, Charles of Heisterbach, Charles of Hemmerode, Charles of Hocht, Charles of Villers, Carolus, or Karl, was born around 1150 in Cologne, Germany. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and was trained as a soldier, eventually becoming a knight.