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St. Henry, son of Henry, Duke of Bavaria, and of Gisella, daughter of Conrad, King of Burgundy, was born in 972. He received an excellent education under the care of St. Wolfgang, Bishop of Ratisbon. In 995, St. Henry succeeded his father as Duke of Bavaria, and in 1002, upon the death of his cousin, Otho III, he was elected emperor. Firmly anchored upon the great eternal truths, which the practice of meditation kept alive in his heart, he was ... Continue Reading
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Dear Saint Henry II, I am having my confirmation this year and having you as my saint name. Please pray for me and my family for the support we need. I respect what you have done. Amen.
interesting article indeed
Dear St.Henry, please pray for me and for my family to live a life of a perfect Christian and I implore your blessings in times of hardships in our endeavour to join Jesus.May your life be a role model for our journey as you utilised your power of kinghip and with the co-operation of the princess(your spouse) for the betterment of our Catholic Faith.
Dear St. Henry, Please pray for me and my husband for having a baby..Amen
I would love it if the pictures were referenced so that we could go and see the real thing!
Our son told us today, July 13th, that the name of our new grandson expected November 4, 2012 will be Jefferson Henry ----. Looked up saint henry and discovered today is his feast day. Coincidence or the Lord?
St. Henry, Your holy lifestyle made you a magnificient emperor before the world and an obedient subject before God! Please pray for us.
I remembered my Alma Mater St. Henry's College, Ilavalai, Sri Lanka where I studied for 3 years. Now only I came to know about his life story and he was a historial and pius and very charitable and also victorious Emperor by God's grace. St. Henry pray for us. Thanks to Catholic on line inspiring website. God Bless. Shalom.
st henry,pls pray for me,for spiritual growth,blessings,protction and God`s wisdom.
St. Henry pray for the improvement of all my students in the academic field. Give us humility in dealing with proud parents.
Amen.
I neva knew anything about st. Henry. I am so happy to read this article.
I'm interested in obtaining a statue of St. Henry the Emperor.
am happy to learn about the saint i am named after in baptism. may God give me the grace to follow his footstep. AMEN. THERE SAINT HENRY PRAY FOR ME IN THIS PERIOD OF MY LIFE. AND MAY GUIDE ME AND LEAD ME AS I CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY TOMMOROW. AMEN
Didn't even know about St. Henry - but as a handicapped and childless person, I realize he can be my patron saint!! Nice to see someone saintly in the exercise of power, not being corrupted by it!!
St. Henry,pray for all those that are looking for the fruit of the womb so that the joy of marriage will be complete in their live IJN.Amen.
Dear St. Henry, Please pray for me to discern and obey the will of God in all things!
He encouraged and people in their missionary activities ;he st up many dioceses and founded monasteries. He had power and wealth. he made use of the earthly goods to receive the heavenly graces from God. he had the heart to make of the wealth towards the spiritual life of the people.Good Man. He was a wise man.
I'm delighted to have read this article on the holy and humble life of St. Henry. It is truly a life in which a great emperor could see his God's calling first and put it well before his exalted status in civil life. Both the emperor and his empress were declared saints of the Catholic Church. St Henry you are the patron saint the handicapped. I recommend to you my beloved grandson, for his full recovery. And a life of great success in overcoming his fragile X condition.
I have heard already the name of St. Henry. But i dont remember his feast day, thanks to my sister in my community who reminds me about him. St. Henry pray for us! henry from Virgen de Regla Parish, Lapu-lapu Cebu, Philippines.
I also want to buy an outdoor statue of St. Henry. I have done extensive searches on the internet. I am unable to find. Can anyone help?