St. Albert of Tournai Biography
St. Albert of Tournai Profile. Born: 1060 in Belgium, Europe. Worked in France, Belgium. Died: April 7 1140 in Belgium. Feast Day is celebrated on April 7.
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The Feast of St. Albert of Tournai – Saint of the Day |
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St. Albert of Tournai 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 |
1060 |
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Country of Birth |
Belgium of Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Bishops |
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Profession |
Bishop |
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Place of Work |
France, Belgium |
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Date of Death |
April 7 1140 |
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Place of Death |
Belgium |
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Feast Day |
April 7 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Albert of Tournai was born in 1060 in Belgium. He received a good Christian education from his parents and was devoted almost from childhood. Albert spent his time in prayer. He was inspired by the ways of the hermit and immediately went to St. John at the monastery of Saint-Crespin in the diocese of Cambrai. He lived in the monastery for the last 22 years of his life.
Death
Albert died on Easter Sunday in 1140. His memorial day is April 7th.
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