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Kolping-Wollersheim Memorial Cross (Former Site of Modrath)

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Kerpen

Kolping-Wollersheim Memorial Cross (Former Site of Modrath)

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Kolping-Wollersheim Memorial Cross (Former Site of Modrath)

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Location: Kerpen, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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JakobusPilger

February 9, 2026

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Adolph Kolping, mentioned here, was born in Kerpen in 1813. He initially trained as a shoemaker, but later became a priest and is known by the honorary title "Father of Journeymen." This is because he dedicated his priestly life and work primarily to these people. The Kolping Society, which is active internationally today, traces its origins back to his initiative. He died in 1865 and was beatified in 1991.

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luktob07

December 26, 2025

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Beautiful cross by the wayside, commemorating the Kolping movement.

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Martin & Sabine neben der Spur

March 20, 2021

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The name says it all: there was once a village here called Modrath, which had to give way to lignite mining ...

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