Bishop
Saint Adalbert
Saint Adalbert was a bishop and missionary who evangelized the Slavs and Prussians. He was martyred in 997 while attempting to convert pagans, becoming a patron of Poland.
Patron saint of
Poland, Bohemia, Missionaries
- Feast
- April 23
- Era
- 10th Century
- Place
- Prussia
At a Glance
Saint Adalbert
- Feast Day
- April 23
- Era
- 10th Century
- Primary Place
- Prussia
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Poland, Bohemia, Missionaries
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Overview
Saint Adalbert
Saint Adalbert was a bishop and missionary who evangelized the Slavs and Prussians. He was martyred in 997 while attempting to convert pagans, becoming a patron of Poland.
Feast day: April 23
Patronage
Poland, Bohemia, Missionaries
Connected Places
- Gniezno, Poland: Where his relics are venerated
- Prague, Czech Republic: Where he served as bishop
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