Otto of Bamberg
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Otto of Bamberg (1060 or 1061 – 30 June 1139) was a German missionary and papal legate who converted much of medieval Pomerania to Christianity. He was the bishop of Bamberg from 1102 until his death. He was canonized in 1189.
Quick Facts Saint, Bishop and Confessor; Apostle of Pomerania ...
Saint Otto of Bamberg | |
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Bishop and Confessor; Apostle of Pomerania | |
Born | c. 1060 Mistelbach, Franconia(?) |
Died | 30 June 1139 Bamberg, Franconia |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Canonized | 1189, Rome by Pope Clement III |
Major shrine | Michaelsberg Abbey, Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany |
Feast | 2 July |
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