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    • Adalbert of Prague, Święty Wojciech in Polish, is a Patron Saint of Poland. (Latin: Sanctus Adalbertus, Czech: svatý Vojtěch, Slovak: svätý Vojtech, Polish: święty Wojciech, Hungarian: Szent Adalbert (Béla); c. 956 – 23 April 997), known in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia by his birth name Vojtěch (Latin: Voitecus), was a Czech missionary and Christia… See more

    Bornc. 956 · Libice nad Cidlinou, Duchy of Bohemia · (now the Czech Republic)
    Died23 April 997 (aged 40–41) · Święty Gaj or Primorsk, Prussia · (now Poland or Russia)
    Venerated inCatholic Church · Eastern Orthodox Church
    Canonized999, Rome by Pope Sylvester II
    Life

    Born as Vojtěch in 952 or c. 956 in gord Libice, he belonged to the Slavnik clan, one of the two most powerful families in Bohemia. Events from his life were later recorded by a Bohemian priest Cosmas of Prague (1045–1125). … See more

    Veneration and relics

    A few years after his martyrdom, Adalbert was canonized as Saint Adalbert of Prague. His life was written in Vita Sancti Adalberti Pragensis by various authors, the earliest being traced to imperial Aachen and the Bishop of … See more

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    Saint Adalbert | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    St. Adalbert (born 956, Libice?, Bohemia [now in Czech Republic]—died April 23, 997, near Gdańsk, Poland; canonized 999; feast day, April 23) was the first …

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      Apr 23, 2012 · Adalbert was consecrated as the Bishop of Prague just months after becoming a priest. “It is an easy thing to wear the mitre and a cross,” Adalbert reflected, “but it is a most dreadful...

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      Bishop Adalbert was, at first, joyfully welcomed in Prague. From the beginning of his bishopric, he embraced a life of simplicity, prayed and fasted often, slept on the floor as penance, preached almost every day, and frequently visited the …

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      Apr 22, 2024 · (956 – April 23, 997) Saint Adalbert of Prague’s Story. Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Germany. Born …

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      St. Adalbert of Prague. Born 939 of a noble Bohemian family; died 997. He assumed the name of the Archbishop Adalbert (his name had been Wojtech), under whom he studied at Magdeburg.

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      Was Bishop Adalbert of Magdeburg a saint?
      Bishop Adalbert of Magdeburg was later canonized a saint, as was his student, Saint Adalbert of Prague, whose feast we celebrate today. When the Bishop of Magdeburg died in 981, the young Adalbert returned home to Bohemia and was ordained a priest two years later by the Bishop of Prague.

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      Who is Adalbert the patron saint of?
      Adalbert was later declared the patron saint of the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Duchy of Prussia. He is also the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Esztergom in Hungary. [ 5 ] Born as Vojtěch in 952 [ 6 ] or c.956[ 7 ] in gord Libice, he belonged to the Slavnik clan, one of the two most powerful families in Bohemia. [ 6 ]

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      When is Saint Adalbert of Prague celebrated?
      Today, St. Adalbert is celebrated as a patron saint of Bohemia, Poland, and Prussia. His feast day is celebrated on April 23rd, the day of his martyrdom. What miracles are attributed to Saint Adalbert of Prague?

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      Who was Adalbert and what did he do?
      Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Germany. Born to a noble family in Bohemia, he received part of his education from Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg. At the age of 27, he was chosen as bishop of Prague.

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      Where did Saint Adalbert grow up?
      Some of those martyrs grew up in areas once evangelized by Adalbert. Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. Saint Adalbert of Prague received his name from his mentor, Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg. Ordained a bishop early in life, Adalbert of Prague became a faithful defender and preacher of the faith.

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      What did Bishop Adalbert do in Prague?
      Bishop Adalbert was, at first, joyfully welcomed in Prague. From the beginning of his bishopric, he embraced a life of simplicity, prayed and fasted often, slept on the floor as penance, preached almost every day, and frequently visited the sick and imprisoned.

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      Who was Saint Adalbert of Prague?

      Apr 22, 2024 · On April 23, the Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Adalbert of Prague. Despite facing untold animosity and persecution in his hometown, Adalbert remained vigilant in his efforts to share the gospel with the people of …

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      Saint Adalbert - New World Encyclopedia

      In spite of his efforts, he was martyred during his mission to convert the Baltic Prussians—a mission that had been instigated by the king of Poland Bolesław I the Brave. For his service to the Catholic Church, he was was posthumously …

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      Adalbert Of Prague - Catholic Saints Day

      Canonized soon after his death, St. Adalbert of Prague has since been venerated as the patron saint of Bohemia. His feast day of April 23rd is observed by Catholics worldwide, marking a celebration of his life and enduring legacy.

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      St. Adalbert of Prague - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

      Feastday: April 23. Patron: of Bohemia; Poland; Prussia. Birth: 956. Death: 997. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Adalbert of Prague. The first bishop of Prague to have been born in Bohemia, …