Blessed Charlemagne (28 January): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Blessed Charlemagne (742–814)—also known as Charles the Great—was King of the Franks, King of Lombardy, and the first Holy Roman Emperor, crowned by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, 800. Honored by many churches in Germany and France among the saints, Charlemagne is commemorated on January 28. This video presents a full reading and explanation from Butler’s Lives of the Saints, detailing Charlemagne’s life as a Christian ruler, defender of the Church, reformer of monasteries, patron of learning, and restorer of Western Christendom. Born the son of King Pepin, Charlemagne united vast territories across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Central Europe, subdued pagan rebellions, defended the Papacy, and labored tirelessly for the conversion of nations, especially the Saxons. He promoted the Rule of St. Benedict, convened councils, issued capitularies, and surrounded himself with the greatest scholars of his age, including Alcuin, Paul the Deacon, and Peter of Pisa. Despite his military conquests, Charlemagne’s enduring legacy is his devotion to Sacred Scripture, reverence for the Divine Office, love of learning, and sincere repentance later in life. He laid the foundation for Christian Europe and the revival of sacred learning known as the Carolingian Renaissance. 📜 “There never was a truly great man who was not a lover and encourager of learning.” — Butler This video is ideal for: Catholic Church history Saints of January Traditional Catholic studies Holy Roman Empire history Medieval Christian rulers Lives of the Saints readings 00:00 – Introduction: Butler’s Lives of the Saints 00:20 – January 28: Blessed Charlemagne 00:42 – Early Life & Rise to Power 01:14 – Campaigns in Spain & Death of Roland 01:38 – Saxon Wars & Conversion to Christianity 02:49 – Bavaria, Austria & Eastern Campaigns 03:17 – Rome, Pope Leo III & Imperial Coronation 03:35 – Restoration of the Western Roman Empire 04:01 – Royal Residences & Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) 04:28 – Charlemagne as Lawgiver & Reformer 04:53 – Monastic Reform & Rule of St. Benedict 05:38 – Theology, Councils & the Carolingian Books 06:00 – Patron of Learning & the Carolingian Renaissance 06:53 – Personal Piety & Daily Devotions 07:20 – Death, Burial & Veneration as a Saint https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/january/bl-charlemagne-emperor/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #BlessedCharlemagne #CharlemagneTheGreat #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicHistory #HolyRomanEmpire #TraditionalCatholic #SaintsOfJanuary #ChurchHistory #MedievalChristianity #CarolingianRena

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