Gautier de Himmerode - 1222
Blessed
Walter of Himmerode, OSB Cist. (AC) (also known as Gautier, Gualterius)
Born
in Brabant; died at Villers, 1222.
Knight of the Third Crusade, who had become a familiar
figure at tournaments until he found his way to the Cistercian abbey of Himmerode. There
he was appointed guest master and became a gentle, calm confessor. His affable, tactful
manner attracted many to the monastic life (Benedictines, Encyclopedia).