Blessed Carloman
The eldest son of Charles Martel, Carloman renounced his vast domains in 747 to embrace the monastic life. After a stay …
Place
Thuringia
DE
Today: Wartbourg
5 saints associated
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow)
Daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth was married to the Landgrave of Thuringia before dedicating herself entirely …
Saint Radegund, Queen of France
A Thuringian princess captured by Chlothar I, Radegund became Queen of France despite her deep piety. After the murder o…
Saint Walpurga
An English princess and niece of Saint Boniface, Walburga left her country to evangelize Germany. She became abbess of t…
Saint Winebaud (Abbot of Heidenheim)
Son of an Anglo-Saxon prince, Winebaud dedicated himself to God in Rome before joining Saint Boniface to evangelize Thur…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Thuringia?
Saints associated with Thuringia: Blessed Carloman, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow), Saint Radegund, Queen of France, Saint Walpurga and Saint Winebaud (Abbot of Heidenheim).
Where is Thuringia located today?
Thuringia corresponds today to Wartbourg.