Albert of Montecorvino
Saint Albert of Montecorvino | |
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Bishop of Montecorvino | |
Born | Normandy |
Died | 1127 Motta Montecorvino, Apulia, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 5 April |
Albert, born in Normandy, was taken to Motta Montecorvino in Apulia, Italy as a child. He later became Bishop there. Albert became blind in later years, but was known for his visions and as a miracle worker.[1]
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[edit]- ^ Saint Albert of Montecorvino Patron Saint Index