Arnold of Arnoldsweiler
Arnold of Arnoldsweiler (German: Arnold von Arnoldsweiler) (died c. 800 in Ginnizweiler, today Düren-Arnoldsweiler) is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church and True Orthodox Church and was a musician (harpist and singer) at the court of Emperor Charles the Great, known as Charlemagne. His feast day is 18 July.
Arnold of Arnoldsweiler | |
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Figure of Saint Arnold (18th c.) in Arnoldsweiler. | |
| Born | 8th century Graecia or Graetia or Raetia |
| Died | 8th century Ginnizweiler=Arnoldsweiler |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church,Orthodox Church,True Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | 1886 by Pope Leo XIII |
| Major shrine | St. Arnold's Chapel in Arnoldsweiler |
| Feast | 18 July |
| Attributes | As a musician with a harp |
| Patronage | musicians, organists, makers of musical instruments. Good and gentle death. |
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