Altfrid of Hildesheim

Altfrid of Hildesheim was a monk at Corvey in Germany, and in 851 became bishop of Hildesheim. He founded Essen Abbey and was a close adviser of King Louis the German. He was known as a fosterer of peace and goodwill and was devoted to the Mother of God. He reposed on 15 August 874. He is a saint of the undivided Church, venerated in the West.

His commemoration falls on 15 August (new calendar); the Churches on the Old Calendar keep the same day of the Menaion on 28 August of the civil calendar.