Erchanbert of Freising

Holy Hierarch Erchanbert of Freising was the seventh bishop of Freising in Bavaria, from 835 or 836 until his repose in 854. He came from the high Bavarian nobility of the Huosi family and was the nephew of his predecessor, Hitto. He probably received his education at the cathedral chapter of Freising. Before his episcopal ordination he was probably a teacher of grammar. In 843 he was represented at the treaty of Verdun. By 844 at the latest he also became abbot of Kempten.

He is regarded as a successful promoter of the diocese and was later venerated as blessed. He wrote a letter against false relics. He was buried in the chapel of Saint Peter on the Domberg of Freising. Before it was demolished at the secularization of Bavaria, his bones were moved to the cathedral of Freising. He died on 11 January 854. His successor was Anno. He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church, in the local tradition.