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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....