Adolf of Osnabrück
| Saint Adolf of Osnabrück O.Cist | |
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| Monk and bishop | |
| Born | c. 1185 Tecklenburg, Duchy of Westphalia, Electorate of Cologne, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 30 June 1222 or 1224 Osnabrück, Hanseatic League |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church (Cistercian Order and Osnabrück, Germany) |
| Canonized | 1625 by Pope Urban VIII |
| Major shrine | St. Peter Cathedral, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Feast | 11 February[1] |
| Attributes | A bishop holding a small church |
Adolf of Osnabrück, O.Cist (also known as Adolphus, Adolph, Adolf of Tecklenburg), was born in Tecklenburg about 1185, a member of the family of the Counts of Tecklenburg in the Duchy of Westphalia. During his lifetime, he became known as the "Almoner of the Poor", and is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church.[1]
Life
Adolf became a canon of the Cathedral of Cologne, but then entered a Cistercian monastery, where he became known for his piety.[2] In 1216, he was elected Bishop of Osnabrück (after the pope had canceled an earlier election) and maintained charitable programs there. He died on 30 June 1222 or 1224.[3]
Veneration
Adolf's cultus was recognized by Pope Urban VIII in 1625. His feast day is celebrated on 11 February.[4][5]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Jones, Terry. "Adolphus of Osnabruck". Patron Saints Index. Archived from the original on 23 February 2007. Retrieved 4 March 2007.
- Back to citation "Saint Adolphus of Osnabrück". Saints. SQPN.com. 2 May 2012. Web. {2012-9-20}. http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-adolphus-of-osnabruck
- Back to citation Monks of Ramsgate. "Adolphus". Book of Saints, 1921. Saints. SQPN.com. 2 May 2012. Web. {2012-9-20}. http://saints.sqpn.com/book-of-saints-adolphus
- Back to citation Catholic Online. Feast days in February http://www.catholic.org/saints/f_day/feb.php
- Back to citation Same feast day: Benedict of Aniane, Our Lady of Lourdes, Paschal