Saint Bernward of Hildesheim | |
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Born | 960 Duchy of Saxony |
Died | 20 November 1022 |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim |
Feast | 20 November |
Attributes | Bishop vestments, small cross, hammer, chalice |
Patronage | Architects, painters, sculptors, goldsmiths |
Bernward (c. 960 – 20 November 1022) was the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim from 993 until his death in 1022.[1]