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

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