Saint Godehard of Hildesheim
Also known as: Godehard the Bishop; Godard; Gothard; Gottardo; Gotthard; Godehardus; Gothardus
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 5
Died
May 4, 1038
Canonized
1131 by Pope Innocent II
Biography
Saint Godehard of Hildesheim, also known as Godehard the Bishop, was born around 960 in Bavaria, which is now modern Germany. He grew up in a devoutly religious environment, as his father worked for the canons of Niederaltaich Abbey. Godehard, influenced by his upbringing, felt a deep calling to serve God and decided to dedicate his life to the priesthood....
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