SAINT
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A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Werner of Oberwesel was a 16-year-old boy whose unexplained death was blamed on Jews, leading to revenge killings of Jews across Europe. He was venerated as a Christian saint, and his memorial day was 19 April.
feast Day
04-19
patronages
- Winemakers
birth Date
1271
death Date
1287
canonization Status
canonized
canonization Date
1426-1429
feast Month
4
feast Day Of Month
19