Saturday, February 10, 2018

A German Bishop is Sunday Saint of the Day

St. Adolf of Osnabruck

Image of St. Adolf of Osnabruck

Facts

Feastday: February 11
Death: 1224


A monk and bishop, who was a member of the family of Tecklenburg, counts in Westphalia. Adolf became a canon in Cologne, Germany, but then entered the Cistercian monastery, where he became known for his piety. In 1216, he was named the bishop of Osnabrück and maintained charitable programs there, dying on June 30, 1224

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