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Werner of Oberwesel
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Werner of Oberwesel (also known as Werner of Bacharach or Werner of Womrath; 1271 – 1287) 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.
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Saint Werner of Oberwesel (cult suppressed) | |
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![]() Painting of Werner in the Jewish Museum, Berlin. | |
Born | 1271 Womrath, Hunsrück |
Died | 1287 Womrath, Hunsrück |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church (Diocese of Trier) |
Canonized | 1426-1429 |
Feast | April 19 |
Attributes | sickle, shovel, pan |
Patronage | Winemakers |
Controversy | Blood libel |
Catholic cult suppressed | 1963 |
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Saint Werner's Chapel in Oberwesel on the Rhine was established in 1289 and became a popular pilgrimage site. His veneration prompted other allegations against Jews, such as Host desecration and ritual murder.