Died c. 686. Erhard is described as another of the many Irish missionary
bishops who crossed over to the continent and evangelized Bavaria,
especially in the region around present-day Regensburg. Many miracles
are attributed to his prayers. Erhard is mentioned in still strong local
traditions. After his death a group of women formed into a religious
group called the Erardinonnen (the Nuns of Erhard), to pray perpetually
at his tomb in Regensburg, which they did until the Reformation
(
Benedictines,
Encyclopaedia,
Montague).
In art Saint Erhard is
portrayed as a bishop baptizing Saint Odilia, thereby restoring her
sight. He is venerated at Regensburg
(
Roeder).