Berthold of Parma

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Saint Berthold
Born Parma, Italy
Died 1111
Parma, Italy
Honored in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 21 October

Berthold (died 1111) was a Benedictine lay brother.[1] Born in Parma, Italy, to Anglo-saxon parents, who escaped to Italy, from the Norman conquest of England. Berthold spent the majority of his life serving nuns in Parma, at the St. Alexander Convent.[2]

References

  1. Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints Matthew Bunson, Stephen Bunson - 2003 - Page 166 "Berthold (d. 1111) Benedictine lay brother. An Anglo-Saxon by descent, Berthold was born in Parma, Italy, where his parents resided."
  2. St. Berthold Catholic Online


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