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Helmut Schlegel

b. 1943

German Franciscan friar, priest, meditation teacher, book author and lyricist of New Spiritual Songs (born 1943)

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About Helmut Schlegel

Born 1943. Helmut Schlegel is a German writer, catholic theologian, catholic priest, copywriter, editor-in-chief and editor.

Helmut Alfons Schlegel (born 15 May 1943) is a German Franciscan Catholic priest, meditation instructor, author, librettist and songwriter. He is known for writing new spiritual songs (Neues Geistliches Lied), set to music by various composers.

Career

Born Helmut Alfons Schlegel in Riedlingen, he grew up on his parents' farm in Upper Swabia and attended boarding schools of the Franciscans in Riedlingen and in Rottweil. He felt a connection to Francis of Assisi and joined the Franciscan Order. Then he studied philosophy and theology in Monastery Gorheim in Sigmaringen, Monastery Frauenberg in Fulda and Munich and was ordained priest in 1969 in Fulda. An extra-occupational course for meditation and retreat accompanist as well as in meaning-oriented psychology (Logotherapy) complemented his education.

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Important facts

Born
15 May 1943, Riedlingen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, Catholic theologian, Catholic priest, copywriter, editor-in-chief, editor
Nationality
Germany
Employers
Holy Cross - Centre for Christian Meditation and Spirituality, Franciscans, Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Diocese of Limburg
Also known as
Helmut Schlegel OFM, Helmut Alfons Schlegel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helmut Schlegel?

German Franciscan friar, priest, meditation teacher, book author and lyricist of New Spiritual Songs (born 1943)

When was Helmut Schlegel born?

Helmut Schlegel was born on 15 May 1943 in Riedlingen.

What is Helmut Schlegel's occupation?

Helmut Schlegel is a writer, catholic theologian, catholic priest, copywriter, editor-in-chief and editor.

What nationality is Helmut Schlegel?

Helmut Schlegel is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helmut Schlegel

· Wikidata: Q21031826

· DBpedia: Helmut Schlegel

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