| St. Adolf of Osnabrück, O.Cist. | |
| Birth Date: | c. 1185 |
| Death Date: | 30 June 1222 or 1224 |
| Feast Day: | 11 February[1] |
| Venerated In: | Catholic Church (Cistercian Order and Osnabrück, Germany) |
| Birth Place: | Tecklenburg, Duchy of Westphalia, Electorate of Cologne, Holy Roman Empire |
| Death Place: | Osnabrück, Hanseatic League |
| Titles: | Monk and bishop |
| Canonized Date: | 1625 |
| Canonized By: | Pope Urban VIII |
| Attributes: | A bishop holding a small church |
| Major Shrine: | St. Peter Cathedral, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany |
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]
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 an earlier election had been cancelled by the pope) and maintained charitable programs there. He died on 30 June 1222 or 1224.[3]
Adolf's cultus was recognized by Pope Urban VIII in 1625. His feast day is celebrated on 11 February.[4] [5]