Adalbert of Magdeburg
Adalbert of Magdeburg (c. 910 – 20 June 981), sometimes incorrectly shortened to "Albert", known as the Apostle of the Slavs, was the first Archbishop of Magdeburg (from 968) and a successful missionary to the Polabian Slavs to the east of what was contemporarily Germany. He was later canonised and his liturgical feast day was assigned as 20 June.
Adalbert of Magdeburg | |
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Holy Card for St. Adalbert of Magdeburg | |
| Archbishop of Magdeburg and Abbot of Wissembourg | |
| Born | c. 910 Alsace or Lorraine, France |
| Died | 20 June 981 (aged 70–71) Zscherben |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 20 June |
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