A portrait of St. Othmar
St. Othmar
c. 689 – 759
Feast
November 16 · VIII c.
Patron of
Saint Gall · Monks · Winegrowers, local
Order
Abbot / Benedictine
Frankish-Alemannic abbot (c. 689-759), first abbot of the new Benedictine community established at the cell of St. Gall in 720 (later the Abbey of St. Gall); imprisoned by jealous lay neighbors in his last years and died in confinement. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 689 · Died: 759 · From: Switzerland / Germany.
Patronage
St. Othmar is invoked as the patron of saint gall, monks, winegrowers, local. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Othmar, 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.