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      • Saint Conrad was born into a prominent Guelph family. He received an education at the Cathedral School at Constance and was ordained a priest. Conrad was appointed provost of the cathedral and was then selected bishop of Constance. He was very generous and charitable, giving away his inheritance to the Church and to the needy.
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  2. Conrad of Constance (German: Konrad von Konstanz; Latin: Conradus, Curtius; c. 900 – 26 November 975) was a German bishop and saint.

  3. Saint Conrad of Constance is revered as the patron saint of Constance, Germany, and the diocese of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, where his spiritual influence continues to inspire the faithful.

  4. Learn about the life, miracles and legacy of Saint Conrad of Constance, a 10th-century bishop and patron saint of sailors. Discover how he exemplified humility, kindness and devotion to God and humanity.

  5. St Conrad of Constance Profile. Born: Early 10th Century in Germany, Europe. Worked in Switzerland, and Germany. Died: 975 AD in Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on November 26.

    • Germany in Europe
    • 975 AD
    • Early 10th Century
    • Switzerland, Germany
  6. Saint Conrad of Constance. St. Conrad was a member of the powerful Welf Family, and the son of Count Heinrich of Altdorf. He was educated at the Cathedral School in Constance, and became the provost of Constance Cathedral and in 934 was made the Bishop of Constance.

  7. St. Conrad died 975. Of the famous Guelph family and son of Count Henry of Altdorf, he was educated at the cathedral school of Constance and was ordained. He was made provost of the cathedral and in 934 was elected bishop of Constance. He gave his share of his inheritance to the Church and to the poor and built and renovated many churches in ...

  8. Provost of the cathedral. Bishop of Constance from 934 to 975. Made three pilgrimages to the Holy Lands. Accompanied Emperor Otto I to Rome, Italy. Renovated churches in his diocese, and built three new ones on lands he inherited.

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