Peter Friedhofen
Peter Friedhofen (25 February 1819 – 21 December 1860) was a German Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Brothers of Mercy of Mary Help of Christians. Friedhofen worked as a chimney sweep with his older brother until the latter died. This prompted Friedhofen to take care of his brother's widow and children until he founded his own religious order in mid-1850.
Pope John Paul II beatified Friedhofen in 1985.
Patron saint of Brothers of Mercy of Mary Help of Christians; Chimney sweeps
In the Martyrology
- December 21 Blessed Peter Friedhofen, founder of the Brothers of the Mercy of Our Lady Help of Christians