Along with the Norbertine Order and the dioceses of Mainz and Münster
(each with its proper Mass and Office of the saint) St. Godfrey is especially
remembered at Cappenberg (on Jan. 13) and Ilbenstadt (Jan. 16 and the first
weekend of September). Over time numerous prayers, songs and litanies have grown
up in the context of the various religious services and candlelight processions
with his relics, in which St. Godfrey is praised as “Heavenly Patron of
the Cappenberg Community, The Jewel of the Münster Region, The True Disciple
of Jesus Christ, The Faithful Servant of Mary, The Chosen Disciple of St. Norbert
and the Great Friend of God.” The texts of some of the surviving pilgrimage
hymns are reproduced on the German page.
The relics of St. Godfrey rest in the former abbey churches of Cappenberg (Germany)
and Ilbendstadt (Germany). In this regard, see Number 17(2001) of the publication
“Communicantes” (143 pages, available on order from the postulator),
in which can be found, together with a life of Godfrey, articles concerning
the recognition of his relics and iconography, liturgical texts, some recent
sermons, as well as numerous bibliographical references. Historical questions
relating to St. Godfrey can be referred to Dr. Ingrid Ehlers-Kisseler.