Hermann of Reichenau a.k.a. "Hermann the Cripple" O.S.B. | |
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| Composer of the Salve Regina | |
| Born | 18 July 1013 Altshausen, Duchy of Swabia, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 24 September 1054 (aged 41) Reichenau Island, Holy Roman Empire |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Beatified | c. 1863 by Pope Pius IX |
| Attributes | holding a manuscript with the words "Salve Regina" Benedictine habit staff or crutch |
| Major works | Salve Regina Veni Sancte Spiritus Alma Redemptoris Mater |
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.
- ^ "Hermann", Encyclopaedia Britannica, vol. Vol. XI (9th ed.), 1880.
- ^ The Tradition of Catholic Prayer by Christian Raab, Harry Hagan 2007 ISBN 0-8146-3184-3 page 234
- ^ Handbook of Prayers by James Socías 2006 ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 472