St. Albert of Montecorvino Biography
St. Albert of Montecorvino Profile. Born: 1031 or 1032 in France, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 1127 in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on April 5.
St. Albert of Montecorvino Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1031 or 1032 |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 1127 |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | April 5 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | Pietra Montecorvino, Italy |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Albert of Montecorvino was born in 1031 or 1032 in northern France. When he was about five years old, he settled down with his parents in Montecorvino, founded by the Byzantines around 1015.
Albert showed he loved God at an early age and attracted many in the area. Between 1059 and 1075 he was elected the city’s second bishop. Albert lost his sight when he became old.
Death
He died in 1127 in Montecorvino. His memorial day is April 5th.
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