Thiemo was a Benedictine monk and the Archbishop of Salzburg who lived from approximately 1040 to 1101. Born into the Bavarian House of Vornbach, he was known for his artistic talents in sculpture and painting. During the Investiture Controversy, he supported the papacy against King Henry IV, which led to his exile. He eventually returned to Salzburg to serve as archbishop, a position he held until his death during a crusade in the East.
Life and service
After serving as the abbot of St. Peter's Monastery, Thiemo was elected archbishop in 1090. His leadership was marked by political struggles, including a conflict with Count Berthold of Moosburg. Following these difficulties, he joined the crusade led by Duke William IX of Aquitaine. While traveling through Anatolia, he was reportedly captured by the Seljuqs of Rûm or the Fatimid Caliphate, where he met his end.
Veneration
The Catholic Church recognizes Thiemo as a blessed martyr. Various traditions describe his death as a violent martyrdom involving torture. He is commemorated annually on September 28, which serves as his feast day.