Saints for Hildegard are those who take on the two dimensions of being human, namely to celebrate and to do works of justice. These usher compassion into history; these bring the "surprise of God" into the world. "Humankind demonstrates two aspects: the singing of praise to God and the doing of good works. God is made known through praise, and in good works the wonders of God can be seen."
— Matthew Fox, Hildegard of Bingen , Illuminations of Hildegard of Bingen by Matthew Fox