Volmar, in turn, became the first person to validate Hildegard's visions. He mentored her and her brother Bruno for a time, and when her self-doubts plagued her, he was the one who urged her to follow the command of God to write down her visions.
Volmar, in turn, became the first person to confirm Hildegard's prophetic experiences. He guided her and her brother Bruno temporarily, and when her self-doubt troubled her, he encouraged her to heed God's command to record her visions.