Feast of Sant'Eriberto di Colonia

Sant'Eriberto di Colonia, ora pro nobis

March 16th is the Feast of St. Heribert (c.970–1021), German nobleman, provost at Worms Cathedral, Counselor to Emperor Otto III, Archbishop of Cologne and Wonderworker. Ordained a priest in 994, he was appointed the chancellor of Italy and later Germany by Otto III. Elected Archbishop of Cologne, he received ecclesiastical investiture and the pallium at Benevento from Pope Sylvester II on July 9, 999. During a severe drought, he prayed for rain and a torrential downpour saved the harvest and prevented a looming famine. For this miracle, he is invoked for rain and against drought.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to St. Heribert of Cologne. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Sant'Eriberto di Colonia!

Prayer to St. Heribert of Cologne

God, Light and Shepherd of souls, You established St. Heribert as Bishop in Your Church to feed Your flock by his word and form it by his example. Help us through his intercession to keep the Faith he taught by his word. Amen.