Erchanbert of Freising was a 9th-century Catholic bishop who led the diocese of Freising. Born into the noble Bavarian Huosi family, he received an education at the cathedral school under the guidance of his uncle, Bishop Gitto. Following Gitto's death, Erchanbert assumed the episcopal seat in 836. He was a significant political and religious figure, participating in the Treaty of Verdun in 843 and managing the wealthy Kempten Abbey as an abbot under the authority of King Louis the German.
Life and works
As a bishop, Erchanbert focused on educating the clergy and supporting the cathedral library. He is credited with writing two works, including a letter regarding the translation of Saint Bartholomew's relics to Bavaria and a historical summary of Frankish events. His tenure is documented through approximately 130 charters from German nobility. He died on August 1, 854, and was the final member of the Huosi lineage to hold the Freising bishopric.
Veneration
Following his death, Erchanbert was honored as a patron of the Freising diocese. He is recognized as a blessed in the Catholic Church. His remains were originally interred in the Chapel of Saint Peter in Domberg, but they were moved to Freising Cathedral in 1803 during the secularization period in Bavaria. His feast day is observed on August 1.