Hardward of Minden

Holy Hierarch Hardward of Minden was the second bishop of Minden in Saxony, from 813 until his death on 16 September 853, at Minden. His name, of Old High German origin, means "strong guardian". In his work he was supported by the deacon Meimelph, also venerated as a saint; the deacon's commemoration is on 1 November.

Bishop Hardward is venerated as a saint, and his day of commemoration is 13 April, by the Western calendar (new style). No other details survive in the sources at hand. He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church, in the local tradition.