Wednesday, December 25, 2019

SAINT ALBERT OF MONTECORVINO

St. Albert of Montecorvino

Feast day: April 5
Born in Normandy
Death: 1127
Bishop and miracle worker. Born into a Norman family, Albert and his parents moved from Normandy to Montecorvino as a child. He demonstrated holiness at an early age and attracted many in the region. Blinded while still young, probably from some physical condition, Albert was nevertheless made bishop of Montecorvino. He was able to fulfill his duties and to perform many miracles. Albert was also known for his visions.

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