Clemens von Galen
Bishop of Münster nicknamed the 'Lion of Münster', he courageously opposed the Nazi regime and its euthanasia program for the disabled.
First name and chronology
Clementina
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Clementina, between 1862 and 1946; the most famous is Clemens von Galen, celebrated on March 22nd.
Chronology of the name Clementina
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1862-1922 Clemenza Adelaide Cesira Ticchi An Italian contemplative religious of the Order of Capuchin Poor Clares, she offered her life and sufferings for the spi…
- 1881-1946 Clemens von Galen Bishop of Münster nicknamed the 'Lion of Münster', he courageously opposed the Nazi regime and its euthanasia program fo…