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Blessed Godfrey Of Cappenberg
Blessed Godfrey Of Cappenberg

Blessed Godfrey Of Cappenberg

Also known as: Godfrey of Ilbenstadt; Godfrey of Kappenberg; Gaufrid…; Geoffrey…; Geoffroy…; Geofroi…; Gioffredo…; Godefrid…; Godefridus…; Godefroid…; Godfrey…; Goffredo…; Goffrey…; Gofrido…; Gotfrid…; Gothofred…; Gottfrid…; Gottfried…; Jeffrey…

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 14

Died

January 13, 1127

Biography

Blessed Godfrey of Cappenberg, a nobleman of illustrious lineage descended from Charlemagne through his father and the dukes of Swabia through his mother, lived as a wealthy count in Westphalia with extensive lands. Married to a noblewoman, he initially led a life of secular privilege. However, his path transformed profoundly through the influence of Saint Norbert of Xanten, who brought him to an active faith....

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