Berthold (circa 1090-1142)

Born on the shores of Lake Constance.
Married.
Upon the death of his wife in 1120 he became a Benedictine monk.
Became a prior, and then an abbot.
Established his area as a center of spirituality.
Built a hospice and a hospital.
Known for holiness, austerity, and concern for the poor.
Known for a preacher and confessor and several miracles attributed to him.