A portrait of St. Ulrich of Zell
St. Ulrich of Zell
c. 1029 – 14 July 1093
Feast
July 14 · XI c.
Patron of
Cluniac monks · Monastic reformers · The Black Forest priory of Zell
Order
Cluniac Monk / Abbot / Hermit
Cluniac reformer, founded priories in the Black Forest including Zell (Sankt Ulrich); author of Customs of Cluny (Consuetudines Cluniacenses), an important source for medieval monastic life. Feast July 14.
Life & Times
Also known as: Ulrich of Cluny; Udalric · Born: c. 1029 · Died: 14 July 1093 · From: Regensburg, Germany / Cluny, France / Zell (Black Forest), Germany.
Patronage
St. Ulrich of Zell is invoked as the patron of cluniac monks, monastic reformers, the black forest priory of zell. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Ulrich of Zell, 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.