"Sancta Hildegardis Bingensis."

Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) was a medieval German abbess, mystic, composer, writer, and polymath. Born in Bingen, she entered a convent at an early age. Hildegard's visionary experiences, documented in her "Scivias," brought her recognition as a mystic. She became abbess of the Rupertsberg monastery, later founding her own convent. Hildegard's contributions extend beyond mysticism; she composed music, including the notable "Ordo Virtutum," and wrote on theology, natural history, and medicinal plants. Her holistic worldview emphasized the interconnectedness of the divine and the natural world. Hildegard von Bingen's profound impact on medieval thought and her multifaceted talents make her a fascinating figure in history. She was canonized in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI.