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# Leonard Goffiné

(1648–1719)   Writer

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Leonard Goffiné was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Leonard Goffiné

Born December 6, 1648

Died August 11, 1719

Profession Writer

## About Leonard Goffiné

German writer... \| Leonard Goffiné was a German Catholic priest who wrote devotional texts which remained influential in his country for two centuries afterwards.

##  Quotes by Leonard Goffiné

> [“Why did the Holy Ghost descend on the Jewish Pentecost? Because on their Pentecost the Jews celebrated the anniversary of the giving…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-goffin/why-did-the-holy-ghost-descend-on-the-jewish-pentecost-because-on/)

[Leonard Goffiné](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-goffin/)

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> [“Why does the bishop give those confirmed a slight blow on the cheek? To remind them that like Christ and the Apostles,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leonard-goffin/why-does-the-bishop-give-those-confirmed-a-slight-blow-on-the-cheek/)

[Leonard Goffiné](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leonard-goffin/)

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