Saint Willibald

Saint Willibald (c. 700 – c. 787) was an 8th-century bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria, Germany. His life story is primarily documented in the Hodoeporicon of Willibald, a text written in the 8th century by Huneberc, an Anglo-Saxon nun from Heidenheim am Hahnenkamm who knew Willibald and his brother personally. The text records that Willibald's father was Richard the Pilgrim, and his mother Wuna of Wessex. His brother was Winibald, and his sister was Walburga. Willibald was well-travelled and is known as the first Englishman to visit the Holy Land. His remains are preserved in Eichstätt Cathedral, where a shrine dedicated to him stands. Saint Willibald's feast day is celebrated on 7 July.