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January 21

Meinrad of Einsiedeln

Priest, hermit, and martyr

A ninth-century priest and monk, he left cenobitic life to live as a hermit near Lake Zurich.

Biography

He welcomed those who came to him and was killed by robbers; his hermitage gave rise to Einsiedeln Abbey.

Practical advice

Generously welcome someone today who interrupts your plans to ask for help.

Example of

HospitalityEremitical life