Saint Heribert of Cologne

Also known as: Herbert of Cologne
Memorial: 16 March
Profile: Son of Duke Hugo of Worms. Educated at the cathedral school at Worms. Provost of the cathedral. Priest in 994. Chancellor for Italy under King Otto III in 994. Chancellor for Germany in 997. Archbishop of Cologne on 9 July 999. Was at the death-bed of King Otto at Paterno. Initially opposed the ascension of King Henry II, and was imprisoned by him. However, when Henry was elected king on 7 June 1002, Heribert immediately acknowledged him as king, and became one of his advisors. Founded and endowed the Benedictine monastery and church of Deutz. Obtained miracles by prayer, including the end of a drought. Honoured as a saint even during his lifetime.
Born: c.970 at Worms, Germany
Died: 16 March 1021 at Cologne, Germany
relics in the church at Deutz
Canonized: 1075 by Pope Saint Gregory VII
Patronage: against drought
for rain
Representation: archbishop calling down rain by his prayers
man kneeling before Saint Henry II
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Encyclopedia
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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