Hildegard von Bingen part 5: The Later Years

In 1171 Hildegard completed her last preaching tour when she was 73 years old and two years later her long-time secretary died. However, she continued to write despite all of her monastery work. Unfortunately, Hildegard was briefly in trouble with her church during her last year for providing a Christian burial for a man who was excommunicated. However, she stated that the man repented on his deathbed and received sacraments. She also protested eloquently when her convent was subject for indictment. This indictment was later revoked. Hildegard von Bingen died on September 17, 1179 at the age of 81.