BL. HERMAN, MONK AND CANTOR

BL. HERMAN, MONK AND CANTOR - 6 JULY

BLESSED HERMAN, MONK AND CANTOR

Herman (Hermannus), commemorated on July 6, was a monk and cantor in Heisterbach. He is listed as "Blessed Herman" by Henriquez*, Chalemot*, and Bucelin*. Bucelin* relates of Blessed Herman that he knew the thoughts of others, frequently conversed with heavenly spirits, and possessed the most wondrous insight into sublime and divine matters. (II. 250)

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 672)

*A hagiography source used by the authors

Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Herman 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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