Willigis
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Willigis was Archbishop of Mainz from 975 until his death as well as archchancellor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Saint Willigis and Provost Hartmann, 12th century depiction, Russian State Library
Bishop Willigis with Mainz Wheel, Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493
Mainz Cathedral
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Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site
Willigis
…had to cope with many objections; he immediately had Pope Benedict VII confirm his supremacy as metropolitan bishop. Soon he started to build the great Cathedral of Mainz. Willigis demanded solid learning in his clergy too. He was known as a good and fluent speaker. In March 975 he received the pallium from Pope Benedict…
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Mainz Cathedral c. 1855
South aisle
The main nave of the cathedral