Hildegard of Bingen: Composer and Saint
2012-10-06 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict will tomorrow preside over Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the opening of the synod on a New Evangelisation for the transmission of the Christian faith. As well as opening this landmark assembly, the Holy Father will also declare German Saint Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the Church.Hildegard who was officially canonized by the Pope in May of this year was an 11th century writer, philosopher and composer.Participating in Sunday’s celebration will be British composer Stevie Wishart who has created a vespers for the occasion.She spoke to Lydia O’Kane about the musical arrangement.
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