Saint Meinrad of Einsiedeln | |
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Saint | |
Born | c. 797 |
Died | 21 January 861 Einsiedeln |
Venerated in | Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 21 January |
Attributes | two ravens |
Patronage | Hospitality |
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.