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Print of Saint Istvan from the
Caterdam Museum.

Saint Istvan (1276 – 1330) (also known as 'Istvan the Lyric-bearer') was a Harman Catholic saint and musician from modern-day Caterdam, Middle Gertbland.[1] Saint Istvan became the patron of music and musicians, and musical compositions are dedicated to him and his feast on 13 January.

According to medieval sources, Istvan was a talented musician who channeled the voice of god in his music.[2] It is said that when he performed music for the congregation at St. Michael’s Church in Caterdam, that a group of angles flocked to his side.[3] The saint took part in the creation of many pieces of ecclesiastical music, including some of the first carols.[4] One of his compositions, Ode to a Heavenly Father is commonly played at celebrations of the saint on his feast day.

St. Istvan died on 8 November in the year 1330. Many of his instruments are preserved in Caterdam.

References
  1. ^ "The Life of Saint Istvan". St. Michael's Church, August 2012.
  2. ^ Johans, Thomas. "On Istvan who cherised god." October 1298.
  3. ^ Father Tobias. "The Day The Musician Ascended." March 1329.
  4. ^ Jameson, Maria. (2004). A History of Christmas Carols Gertbland City, MG: Capybara Publishing House. ISBN 334-81485-328482922.