Bishop

Saint Albert the Great

Saint Albert was a Dominican bishop and scholar whose works bridged theology and science. He taught Thomas Aquinas and is a Doctor of the Church.

Patron saint of Scientists, Philosophers, Students
Feast
November 15
Era
13th Century
Place
Cologne
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Saint Albert the Great

Feast Day
November 15
Era
13th Century
Primary Place
Cologne
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Scientists, Philosophers, Students

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Overview

Saint Albert the Great

Saint Albert was a Dominican bishop and scholar whose works bridged theology and science. He taught Thomas Aquinas and is a Doctor of the Church.

Feast day: November 15

Patronage

Scientists, Philosophers, Students

Connected Places

  • Cologne, Germany: Where he taught and died
  • Paris, France: Where he studied and lectured

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