Alberic I of Utrecht
Alberic was the nephew of Saint Gregory of Utrecht; Feast: November 14
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Recognized By
- Roman Catholic
- Eastern Orthodox
Biography
Alberic was the nephew of Saint Gregory of Utrecht. Little is known of Alberic before he joined the Order of Saint Benedict. It is known that he served as prior of the Monastery of Saint Martin in Utrecht. When Gregory died in 775, Alberic succeeded his uncle in administering the diocese of Utrecht.[a] He later traveled to Cologne where he was consecrated Bishop of Utrecht.
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- Died:
- 784
- Traditions:
- Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox
- Status:
- Venerated in several traditions
Alberic I of Utrecht
Life
Alberic was the nephew of Saint Gregory of Utrecht. Little is known of Alberic before he joined the Order of Saint Benedict. It is known that he served as prior of the Monastery of Saint Martin in Utrecht. When Gregory died in 775, Alberic succeeded his uncle in administering the diocese of Utrecht.[a] He later traveled to Cologne where he was consecrated Bishop of Utrecht.
Alberic I of Utrecht across traditions
Each church keeps its own calendar, so the same saint can be honored on different days.
Why do dates differ?
Churches follow different calendars. The Roman Catholic Church uses the Gregorian calendar; Orthodox churches use either the Revised Julian calendar or the older Julian calendar, which currently runs 13 days behind; and the Coptic Church keeps its own Coptic calendar. A saint can also be honored on more than one day, for example the day of death and the day their relics were moved.
What is Alberic I of Utrecht associated with?
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