St Henry, son of Henry, Duke of Bavaria, and of Gisella, daughter of Conrad, King of Burgundy, was born in 972. In 995, St. Henry succeeded his father as Duke of Bavaria, and in 1002, upon the death of his cousin, Otho III, he was elected emperor. He did not get carried away by such a position and sought in all things, the greater glory of God. He was most watchful over the welfare of the Church and exerted his zeal for the maintenance of ecclesiastical discipline through the instrumentality of the Bishops. He gained several victories over his enemies, both at home and abroad. The humility and spirit of justice of the Saint were equal to his zeal for religion. The Saint made numerous pious foundations, gave liberally to pious institutions and built the Cathedral of Bamberg. His death occurred at the castle of Grone, near Halberstad, in 1024. His feast day is July 13th.