Blessed Alfred Of Hildesheim
Also known as: Alfrid; Altfried; Altfrid
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
15 August; 16 August in Essen and Heldesheim
Born
Early 9th century in Cologne, Germany
Died
15 August 874 of natural causes; buried in the church of Essen Abbey
Beatified
1965 by Pope Paul VI (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Alfred of Hildesheim, also known as Alfrid, Altfried, or Altfrid, was a Benedictine monk and bishop who played a significant role in the religious and political landscape of 9th-century Germany. He was born in the early 9th century in Cologne, Germany, although the exact date of his birth is unknown.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
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