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Also known as: Albert Avogadro
Memorial: 25 September; 8 April by the Carmelites
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Born to a wealthy and prominent noble Italian family. Well educated,
especially in theology and law. Ordained, he served as canon to Holy Cross
Abbey in Mortara, Italy. Abbey prior. Bishop of Bobbio in 1184. Bishop of
Vercelli. Mediated disputes between Pope Clement III and Frederick
Barbarossa, and for his efforts was named Prince of the Empire. Papal
legate to Northern Italy. Negotiated peace between Parma and Piacenza in
1199. Helped formulate the Rule for Saint Borcard and his hermits. This
Rule later was adopted as the Rule for the Carmelites, and thus Albert is
considered a cofounder of the order. Patriarch of Jerusalem in 1205 under
Pope Innocent III, a position that generally led to conflict with the
Muslims, and martyrdom. Since his lands were wholly in the hands of
Saracens, he established his see city at Akka (Acre). Held the office
nearly ten years. Well known for his involvement in both state and church
matters, and as a peacemaker to the Frankish factions in his see. Summoned
to serve in the General Council of the Lateran, but murdered before he
could attend.
Born: 1149 at Parma, Italy as Albert Avogadro
Died: 14 September 1215; stabbed to death in the Church of Saint
John of Acre while part of the procession of the feast of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross, by a disgruntled hospital administrator he had been
forced to fire. |
