St. Henry II Research Paper

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St.Henry II was born in Albach, Hildesheim, Germany, 973. His feast day is July 13. This is the story of a man who became a holy emperor and was a wise ruler. He led and defended the Holy Roman Empire and he promoted peace in Europe so war wouldn’t come upon them. St. Henry is known as the patron saint of the childless and lame. He was the last of the Ottonian Empire. Henry was the son of Gisela and Henry II, Duke of Bavaria. Henry studied at the cathedral school, and was a devout, religious man. He was taught by Bishop Wolfgang and was so devout that he thought about becoming a priest. One night Henry had a dream that his teacher, St. Wolfgang pointed to the words “after 6”. Henry was so confused. He prayed for 6 days nothing happened. He prayed for 6 weeks nothing happened. Henry prayed for 6 months nothing happened. He prayed for 6 years and then became emperor. …show more content…

They were invading Western Europe and promoting their pagan faiths. He knew that the pagan Slavic army was more powerful than his army. St.Henry II had his army pray and receive communion before battle. When the pagan Slavic army began to fight, they saw an angel and three martyrs approach them. This scared the pagan Slavic army and they retreated. The Slavs submitted to St. Henry’s rule and became part of the Holy Empire. St. Henry II encouraged great changes. He was famous because he united the Catholic Church in Europe. St. Henry II evangelized the European people, and many of the pagan people become Catholic. Also, he made reforms among the clergy. He made clergy repay money taken to use for themselves and he promoted chastity among the clergy. St.

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