Berthold of Parma
October 21 · †1111
Berthold of Parma († 1111, Parma) — Saint, lay brother. Feast day: 21 October.
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Berthold of Parma was a Benedictine lay brother who lived in Italy during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. Born in Parma to parents of Anglo-Saxon descent, he was dedicated to a monastery at the age of twelve. He spent most of his life serving at the Benedictine Monastery of Sant'Alessandro, where he supported the resident nuns. His life included several religious journeys, such as traveling to Rome and visiting the tomb of Saint Anthony of Vienne.