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St. Wicterp

d. c. 749
Feast
April 18 · VIII c.
Patron of
Augsburg · Bishops · Bavarian dioceses
Order
Bishop / Confessor

Bishop of Augsburg in Bavaria; founder of several Bavarian monasteries including Ellwangen and Wessobrunn. Companion of Sts. Magnus and Tozzo. Feast April 18.

Life & Times

Also known as: Wikterp; Vicpert; Wicpert · Died: c. 749 · From: Augsburg / Bavaria, Germany.

Patronage

St. Wicterp is invoked as the patron of augsburg, bishops, bavarian dioceses. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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Catholic saints, including St. Wicterp, 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.