About SAINT CORBINIAN

Saint Corbinian's journey to Rome with a bear is one of the most famous and fascinating stories about his life. It all began when Corbinian, a devout and humble man, decided to make a pilgrimage to Rome. He wanted to seek guidance and blessings from the Pope, as well as to deepen his spiritual connection.

As Corbinian traveled through the forests of the Alps, disaster struck—his packhorse, carrying all his belongings, was suddenly attacked and killed by a bear. Most people would have been terrified or defeated by such a setback, but not Corbinian. Instead of fearing the bear, he calmly approached it. With a firm but gentle command, Corbinian tamed the wild animal. The bear, now docile, allowed Corbinian to place his belongings on its back.

Together, Saint Corbinian and the bear continued the journey to Rome, with the bear obediently carrying the load that had once belonged to the horse. When they finally arrived in Rome, Corbinian's story of the bear had already spread far and wide. It became a symbol of his extraordinary faith and the power of God to transform even the fiercest creatures into helpers on the path of righteousness.

After their time in Rome, Corbinian released the bear back into the wild, having completed their journey together. The story of Saint Corbinian and the bear is a beautiful reminder that faith can turn even the most difficult challenges into opportunities for miracles and grace.