Meinrad of Einsiedeln was a 9th-century German Benedictine monk and hermit who is venerated as a saint in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Born into the noble Hohenzollern family, he received his education at the Reichenau abbey school. After serving as a priest, he sought a solitary life, eventually settling in a forest location that would become the site of the Einsiedeln monastery. He is remembered as the Martyr of Hospitality due to his dedication to travelers and the poor.