Hermann of Reichenau


Hermann of Reichenau
a.k.a.
"Hermann the Cripple"

O.S.B.
Composer of the Salve Regina
Born18 July 1013
Altshausen, Duchy of Swabia, Holy Roman Empire
Died24 September 1054 (1054-09-25) (aged 41)
Reichenau Island, Holy Roman Empire
Honored inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Beatifiedc. 1863 by Pope Pius IX
Attributesholding a manuscript with the words "Salve Regina"
Benedictine habit
staff or crutch
Major worksSalve Regina
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Relics of Hermann in Altshausen, Germany
Salve Regina of Herman de Reichenau sung by Les Petits Chanteurs de Passy

Blessed Hermann of Reichenau or Herman the Cripple (18 July 1013 – 24 September 1054), also known by other names, was an 11th-century Benedictine monk and scholar. He composed works on history, music theory, mathematics, and astronomy, as well as many hymns. He has traditionally been credited with the composition of "Salve Regina", "Veni Sancte Spiritus",[1] and "Alma Redemptoris Mater",[2][3] although these attributions are sometimes questioned. His cultus and beatification were confirmed by the Roman Catholic Church in 1863.

  1. ^ "Hermann", Encyclopaedia Britannica, vol. Vol. XI (9th ed.), 1880.
  2. ^ The Tradition of Catholic Prayer by Christian Raab, Harry Hagan 2007 ISBN 0-8146-3184-3 page 234
  3. ^ Handbook of Prayers by James Socías 2006 ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 472