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Peter Friedhofen | |
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![]() Plaque Peter Friedhofen | |
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Born | Weitersburg, Koblenz, Kingdom of Bavaria | 25 February 1819
Died | 21 December 1860 Koblenz, Kingdom of Bavaria | (aged 41)
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Beatified | 23 June 1985, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
Feast | 21 December |
Attributes | Priest's attire |
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Peter Friedhofen (25 February 1819 – 21 December 1860) was a German Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Brothers of Mercy of Mary Help of Christians.[1] Friedhofen worked as a chimney sweep with his older brother until the latter died. This prompted Friedhofen to take care of his brother's widow and children until he founded his own religious order in mid-1850.[2]
Pope John Paul II beatified Friedhofen in 1985.