ST CONRAD, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER, MARTYR

ST CONRAD, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER, MARTYR - 1 JUNE

SAINT CONRAD, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER, MARTYR

Saint Conrad (Cuno), (June 1), elected Archbishop of Trier and martyr, a descendant of a noble Swabian family, was born in Pfullingen, a four-hours' ride from Tübingen (Germany). He first saw the light of day at the beginning of the 11th century. Eylolf and Azecha (Hazecha), his parents, both distinguished by wealth and virtue, made sure that their son received a careful education.

When he was older Conrad met up with Archbishop Hanno of Cologne (who may have been a relative of his). This holy prelate ordained him a priest and also appointed him provost at his cathedral church. When, after the death of Bishop Eberhard of Trier (Treves), Conrad was appointed his successor through the mediation of Archbishop Hanno, the clergy and the people of Trier vehemently opposed this choice.

Count Dietrich, who was in charge, rushed to meet the bishop on the day of his arrival in Trier, took him prisoner in Biedburg, locked him up in Urzich Castle on the Moselle and handed him over to the executioners. On June 1, 1066, Conrad was murdered by being thrown down from a high rock. According to another version of events, they unsuccessfully tried to kill him three times by pushing him off a precipice; Conrad survived each of these attempts on his life until one of the henchmen cut off his jaw while attempting to behead him, whereupon Conrad died. Pious men interred his holy remains at the monastery of Tholay (Theologium), where he was glorified by God through miracles.

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 657-58)

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PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Conrad may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

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