[1] He was a noted abbot of a major monastic house in the region, and is revered for the holiness of his life by the Catholic Church.

[3] His time at Sankt Blasien was very important, as it brought him into contact with the Cluniac reform, which had made only sporadic progress in the German Empire.

[3] In this post he distinguished himself by his piety, kindness to all who approached him for help or counsel, devotion to his pastoral duties and organizational talent.

[5] Berthold had a reputation for living a private life of severe penance, never eating meat or fish and spending most of his nights in prayer.

His advice was sought by the many visitors who came to the monastery to hear him preach, and he built up a reputation as a wise and effective guide.

Berthold died late in the evening of 27 July 1142 and was buried in the abbey church at Garsten, which soon became a place of pilgrimage.