Heribert of Cologne


Heribert
Archbishop of Cologne
Statue at the Cologne town hall tower.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseCologne
SeeCologne
Appointed9 July 999
Term ended16 March 1021
PredecessorEbergar
SuccessorPilgrim
Orders
Ordination994
by Holdebold
Consecration25 December 999
Personal details
Born
Heribert

c. 970
Died16 March 1021 (aged 50-51)
Cologne, Kingdom of Germany
Sainthood
Feast day
  • 16 March
  • 30 August (Cologne)
Venerated in
Canonizedc. 1075
by Pope Gregory VII
AttributesEpiscopal attire
Patronage

Heribert of Cologne (c. 970 – 16 March 1021), also known as Saint Heribert, was a German Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Cologne from 999 until his death.[1] He also served as the Chancellor for the Emperor Otto III since 994. He also collaborated with Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor with whom relations were strained though were strengthened over time.[2]

Heribert's canonization was confirmed around 1075.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Saint Heribert of Cologne". Saints SQPN. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  2. ^ "St. Heribert of Cologne". EWTN. Retrieved 17 October 2017.

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