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Statue of Saint Otto of Bamberg Monastery of Saint Michael Bamberg Bavaria Germany Photographed By Dagny In December 2004
Statue of Saint Otto of Bamberg Monastery of Saint Michael Bamberg Bavaria Germany Photographed By Dagny In December 2004

Saint Otto of Bamberg

Also known as: Apostle of Pomerania; Father of Monks; Odo; Othello; Otho; Ottone

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 30

Died

June 30, 1139

Canonized

1189 by Pope Clement III

Biography

Saint Otto of Bamberg, also known as the Apostle of Pomerania, was born in 1060 in Swabia, which is part of modern Germany. Born to the Swabian nobility, he grew up with a strong Christian faith and a desire to serve God. In his early years, Otto became part of the household of Duke Ladislas of Poland....