Casus Sancti Galli

Casus Sancti Galli, meaning "The Events of Sankt Gallen," is a significant historical work associated with the monastery of Sankt Gallen in Switzerland. While begun by others, it was primarily authored and revised by Ekkehard IV, a teacher and writer who lived from approximately 980 to 1069.1

Despite its uneven Latin and occasional inaccuracies, the Casus Sancti Galli serves as a valuable source for understanding the history and culture of its time. It records the traditions of the ancient abbey, which was founded on the site of a hermitage established by Saint Gall, an Irish monk who helped spread Christianity in western Europe. Ekkehard IV also worked on other literary projects, including a revision of the Waltharius and a collection of inscriptions, blessings, and poems.12