Archdiocese of Bamberg
The following is translated from the Bamberg Archdiocese website. Saint Henry II Saint Henry II and Saint Cunegonde Emperor Henry II, patron saint of the diocese Solemnity (13 July) St. Henry II is the patron saint of the diocese. He came from the family of the Dukes of Bavaria, became German king in 1002 and crowned emperor in 1014. He secured external and internal peace for the empire, promoted ecclesiastical reform, founded the diocese of Bamberg, founded many monasteries and died on 13 July 1024. He is buried with his wife, St. Cunegonde, in Bamberg Cathedral. Life and work of Henry II and Kunigunde Emperor Henry and his wife Kunigunde were already an extraordinary ruling couple during their lifetimes. Henry and Cunegonde were both educated – and very pious. Both advocated church reform, convinced with a consistent church attitude and their zeal for foundations and tried to bring about peace. Heinrich's education Henry, born around 973 near Regensburg as the son of the Bavaria...


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