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  1. Saint Adalbert, the first bishop of Prague to be of Czech origin. He promoted the political aims of Boleslav II, prince of Bohemia, by extending the influence of the church beyond the borders of the Czech kingdom.
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    Adalbert of Prague - Wikipedia

    Adalbert returned as bishop of Prague, where he was initially received with demonstrations of apparent joy. Together with a group of Italian Benedictine monks which brought with him, he founded in 14 January 993 a monastery in Břevnov (then situated westward from Prague, now part of the city), the second … See more

    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 … See more

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    • 25 January – commemoration of translation of relics to Church of Saint Roch,
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    • Butler, Alban (2003). Butler's Lives of the Saints. Liturgical Press. pp. 181–. ISBN 978-0-8146-2903-1.
    • Vlasto, A. P. (1970). The Entry of the Slavs Into … See more

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    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 … See more

    A few years after his martyrdom, Adalbert was canonized as Saint Adalbert of Prague. His life was written in Vita Sancti Adalberti Pragensis … See more

    The Dagmar and Václav Havel VIZE 97 Foundation Prize, given annually to a distinguished thinker "whose work exceeds the … See more

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  4. Saint Adalbert of Prague - Franciscan Media

    Apr 22, 2024 · Ordained a bishop early in life, Adalbert of Prague became a faithful defender and preacher of the faith. In return for his faithfulness Saint Adalbert received criticism, exile, and martyrdom. Saint Adalbert of Prague …

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

    The first bishop of Prague to have been born in Bohemia, St. Adalbert was born Voytech c. 956 into a noble family. He was sent to Magdeburg to be educated and took the name of his catechist when he was baptized. After the death of …

  6. Who was Saint Adalbert of Prague?

    Apr 22, 2024 · Following the death of the Archbishop in 981, the young Adalbert went back to Bohemia, and two years later, he was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Prague at age 27. When the Bishop passed away later that same …

  7. Saint Adalbert - New World Encyclopedia

    Adalbert (born Vojtěch; c. 956–April 23, 997) was a high-born Czech who served his faith as a bishop of Prague and a Benedictine monk. In spite of his efforts, he was martyred during his mission to convert the Baltic Prussians—a mission …

  8. St. Adalbert of Prague Feast day: Apr 23 - Catholic …

    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...

  9. Adalbert of Prague - Oxford Reference

  10. St. Adalbert of Prague | EWTN

    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.

  11. St. Adalbert - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online

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