Saint Adalbert of Egmond

Memorial
25 June
Profile
Evangelized in Ireland with Saint Egbert. Deacon at Rathmelsigi monastery. Evangelized in Friesland with Saint Willibrord in 690. Converted most of the people of Egmond by his preaching and his example. May have been abbot of Epternach; records are unclear.
Born
in Northumbria, England
Died
c.705 of natural causes; miracles reported at his tomb which became a pilgrimage site
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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