Saint Godehard of Hildesheim

Also known as: Godard
Godehard the Bishop
Gothard
Memorial: 4 May
Profile: His father worked for the canons of Niederaltaich. Godehard joined the canons, and became their provost. Helped reintroduce the Benedictine rule at Niederaltaich, which then sent abbots to Tegernsee, Hersfeld and Kremsmunster to revive the Benedictine Rule. Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany in 1022.
Born: Bavarian
Died: 1038 of natural causes
Canonized: 1131
Patronage: diocese of Hildesheim, Germany
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