Rhabanus Maurus

776-856

Born: 776, Mainz, Germany. Died: February 4, 856, Winkel (on the Rhein River).

Maurus was educated in Tours, France, around 802. In 803, he became director of the Benedictine school at Fulda, Germany. He was ordained in 814 and went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He became  abbot at Fulda in 822, and served there two decades. In 847, he was appointed archbishop of Mainz.

Hymns:

1. Christe, sanctorum decus angelorum, Auctor humani generisque rector
2. Quod chorus vatum venerandus olim
3. Tibi Christe, splendor Patris
4. Veni Creator Spiritus, Mentes tuorum visita
   • Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire