Meinrad of Einsiedeln

Saint

Meinrad of Einsiedeln

Saint
Bornc. 797
Died21 January 861
Einsiedeln
Venerated inOrthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Feast21 January
Attributestwo ravens
PatronageHospitality

Meinrad, OSB (Latin: Meinradus, Mainradus; c. 797 – 21 January 861 AD) was a German Benedictine hermit and is revered as a Catholic and Orthodox saint. He is known as the "Martyr of Hospitality". His feast day is 21 January.

Meinrad chapel on Etzel Pass
Einsiedeln Abbey