Memorial Day: November 7When did Saint Engelbert live: 12th - 13th century ADBIOGRAPHY:Saint Engelbert, also known as Engelbert of Cologne, was born around 1185 and became Archbishop of Cologne. He came from the noble family of the Counts of Berg. After receiving a thorough education, he was consecrated as Archbishop in 1216. During his tenure, he worked to uphold church rights and enforce reforms. He was a close confidant of Emperor Frederick II and strove to maintain peace in his territory. However, due to political conflicts, he was assassinated in 1225 by order of his own cousin.PATRONAGE:St. Engelbert is the patron saint of the archdioceses of Cologne and Berg, as well as of justice and political stability.SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:The symbols of Saint Engelbert are the book, representing his wisdom, and the sword, symbolizing his role as a defender of the Church and his violent end.PATRON SAINT OF:Engelbert, Engel, Bert, Alberto, Albrecht, Elbert, Edelbert, Albert, Bertold, Engilberto, Engelberto.