
Saint Henry of Gheest
Also known as: Henry of Villers
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 4
Beatified
1599 (relics elevated to the altar in the diocese of Namur, France
Biography
Saint Henry of Gheest, also known as Henry of Villers, was a Cistercian monk who lived during the 12th century. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his life and specific details regarding his birth, early years, and family background. Henry of Villers devoted his life to the monastic ideals of prayer, contemplation, and manual labor....