Saint Albert of Montecorvino | |
Death Date: | 1127 |
Feast Day: | 5 April |
Venerated In: | Roman Catholic Church |
Birth Place: | Normandy |
Death Place: | Motta Montecorvino, Apulia, Italy |
Titles: | Bishop of Montecorvino |
Albert, born in Normandy, was taken to Motta Montecorvino in Apulia, Italy as a child. He later became Bishop there. Albert became blind in later years, but was known for his visions and as a miracle worker.[1]