Radolt von Verona was a Benedictine monk who served as the Bishop of Verona from approximately 799 or 802 until 840. Born in Reichenau around 770, he was educated at the prestigious monastery school there before joining the cathedral clergy in Verona. During his episcopate, he held the position of court chaplain to Pippin of Italy and was actively involved in religious and political affairs, including the restoration of the San Zeno monastery and supporting Louis the Pious.
Life and work
After his tenure in Verona, Radolt established a religious cell in his native Reichenau, which eventually grew into the town of Radolfzell. He enriched this new foundation with various relics, including those of Saint Zeno and Saint Mark. Following political conflicts in Italy, he spent his later years in Radolfzell, where he died around 900. He had formally resigned his seat in Verona in 840.
Veneration
Recognized as a saint, he is commemorated in the Catholic Church. His remains are interred in the Basilica of Our Lady in Radolfzell, a location that remains under his patronage. The liturgical memorial for Radolt is observed on September 13.