Dietrich I of Metz

Dietrich I ( September 7 † 984 ) was Bishop of Metz from 964 to 984 in the Roman Catholic Church he is venerated as Blessed.

After the death of Bishop Adalbert, a son of the Count Palatine Wigerich, Dietrich was a cousin of Otto I, administrator of the diocese and later at the instigation of the Archbishop Brun of Cologne successor Adalbert. According to the testimony of contemporary writers Dietrich was a light that poured their light over all branches of human knowledge ( studiorum omnium lux ). He was a friend and counselor Bruns and accompanied him on his journey to Compiegne. Brun died on the way in Reims in the arms of his friend. Since the death of Bruno Dietrich stood as one of the most influential adviser of Otto I, in close relation to the court and therefore was often extended period of Metz absent, so that he could devote his diocese not a particularly great care.

968 he founded the Abbey of St. Vincent and proved to be a patron of various churches and monasteries. 962 he accompanied Otto to Italy, lived his coronation at and later received the honorable task of the Greek emperor 's niece Theophano, to which the Emperor had campaigned from Rome for his son to receive on the coast of Italy. After Otto's death I. Dietrich received the same influential position at the court of Otto II After happier ending the war with King Lothar of France Otto II came to Metz and settled there solemnly crowned king of Lorraine. 981 Dietrich accompanied the Emperor to Italy and joined him after the unfortunate battle in Calabria considerable services.

Dietrich was also active as a writer. From his travels to Italy, he had relics of various saints brought whose biographies he wrote: but they are no longer obtained.