Bernward of Hildesheim

Saint

Bernward of Hildesheim
Bernward's doors at St. Mary's Cathedral
Born960
Duchy of Saxony
Died(1022-11-20)20 November 1022
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Major shrineSt. Michael's Church, Hildesheim
Feast20 November
AttributesBishop vestments, small cross, hammer, chalice
PatronageArchitects, painters, sculptors, goldsmiths
Bernward of Hildesheim, roof figure at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Artist: Josef Meßner

Bernward (c. 960 – 20 November 1022) was the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim from 993 until his death in 1022.[1]