Blessed Alcuin
An Anglo-Saxon scholar of the 8th century, Alcuin was the advisor and tutor to Charlemagne, playing a key role in the Ca…
Place
Aachen
DE
13 saints associated
Blessed Charlemagne
King of the Franks and later Emperor of the West, Charlemagne dedicated his reign to the expansion of the Christian fait…
Clara Fey
Clara Fey (1815-1894) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, dedicated to the …
Enrico Hahn
A devoted physician, committed politician, and German father of a family, the Venerable Enrico Hahn is the founder of th…
Saint Leo III
Elected pope in 795, Leo III was the victim of a violent attack in 799 by associates of his predecessor who attempted to…
Saint Lioba (Leoba)
An 8th-century Anglo-Saxon nun, Saint Lioba was called to Germany by her relative Saint Boniface to establish female mon…
Pauline von Mallinckrodt
Pauline von Mallinckrodt (1817-1881) was a German religious sister, foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, dedic…
Saint Paulinus of Aquileia
Originally from Alsace, Paulinus was an illustrious prelate and scholar under the reign of Charlemagne, becoming Patriar…
Wilhelm Eberschweiler
Wilhelm Eberschweiler (1837-1921) was a German Jesuit priest, known for his deep spiritual life and his role as a spirit…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Aachen?
Saints associated with Aachen: Blessed Alcuin, Blessed Charlemagne, Clara Fey, Enrico Hahn, Saint Leo III, Saint Lioba (Leoba), Pauline von Mallinckrodt and Saint Paulinus of Aquileia.