Bernard of Hildesheim

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Bernhard or Bernard(us) of Hildesheim (died 20 July 1154) was Bishop of Hildesheim from 1130 until 1153 (resigned). He achieved the canonization of Gotthard of Hildesheim by Pope Innocent II and founded the basilica St. Godehard in honour of the new Saint at Hildesheim, where he was buried. He served as Bishop for 23 years, despite being blind. He is venerated as Blessed in the Roman Catholic Church, and his feast day is 20 July.[1]

He was a mentor of Saint Bernold, another bishop.[2]

References

  1. 1.Watkins, Basil (2015). The Book of Saints: A Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary. Bloomsbury. p. 103. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  2. 2.Eleventh-century Germany: The Swabian Chronicles. Manchester University Press. 2013. pp. 34, 49. ISBN 9781526112828. Retrieved 22 March 2026.