Saint Alberic of Utrecht

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14 November
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Nephew of Saint Gregory of Utrecht. Friend of Saint Alcuin. Benedictine monk at Utrecht, Netherlands. Prior of the cathedral of Utrecht. Noted for his encyclopedic knowledge of the faith, his joy for living in Christ, and his zeal for bringing both to any who would listen. Bishop of Utrecht in 775. Reorganized the school of Utrecht, directed the mission of Ludger in Ostergau, and worked to evangelize the Teutons.
Died
21 August 784 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Dictionary of Saints, by John Delaney
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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