Saint Thietmar (Dietmar, Thiemo) of Minden was bishop of Minden from 1185 or 1186 until his death in 1206.[1] According to tradition, Thietmar was from Bavaria.[1]

Thietmar of Minden
Sculpture of Thietmar. Minden Cathedral.
Bishop
BornBavaria
Died5 March 1206
Minden
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast5 March

It was Thietmar's custom to eat only bread and water, although this practice physically weakened him.[2] A miracle recorded of him states that one day, when water from the well was brought to him by a servant, it had become wine. The bishop rejected the wine and asked for water again. When he received wine again, Thietmar began to distrust his servant. The bishop accompanied the servant to the well. When the servant scooped up water, it again transformed itself into wine.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dietmar von Minden im Ökumenischen Heiligenlexikon". Ökumenischen Heiligenlexikon. 2009. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Thomas Mollen (2004). "Heiliger Thietmar von Minden". Kirchensite.de. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
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Thietmar of Minden
Born: in Bavaria Died: 5 March 1206 in Minden
Regnal titles
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Prince-Bishop of Minden
1185–1206
Succeeded by