Notes
- ↑ Saint Albert of Montecorvino Patron Saint Index
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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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