St. Otto of Bamberg
German bishop and missionary (c. 1060-1139), Bishop of Bamberg from 1102; "Apostle of Pomerania," twice undertook successful missions (1124, 1128) to the Slavic Pomeranians at the request of Boleslaus III of Poland. Canonized 1189 by Clement III.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1060 · Died: 1139 · From: Germany / Poland.
Patronage
St. Otto of Bamberg is invoked as the patron of pomerania, missionaries, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Otto of Bamberg, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.