Bishop
Saint Bernward
Saint Bernward, Bishop of Hildesheim, was an artist and educator who commissioned the famous bronze doors.
Patron saint of
Architects, Goldsmiths
- Feast
- November 20
- Era
- 10th Century
- Place
- Hildesheim
At a Glance
Saint Bernward
- Feast Day
- November 20
- Era
- 10th Century
- Primary Place
- Hildesheim
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Architects, Goldsmiths
We’re still gathering the full pilgrimage context for this saint.
Overview
Saint Bernward
Saint Bernward, Bishop of Hildesheim, was an artist and educator who commissioned the famous bronze doors.
Feast day: November 20
Patronage
Architects, Goldsmiths
Connected Places
- Hildesheim, Germany: St. Michael's Church
- Saxony, Germany: His origin
Continue The Pilgrimage
Kindred Saints
A few lives that echo Saint Bernward's witness through place, patronage, era, or courage.