Adalgott
Adalgott II of Disentis (died 1165) was a twelfth-century monk and bishop. He entered Clairvaux Abbey as a monk, and was appointed as abbot of Disentis. Adalgott cared for the sick and poor. He was subsequently named bishop of Chur, and continued to care for the poor. He founded a hospital in 1150.[1] He is venerated as a Roman Catholic saint. His feast day is celebrated on 3 October.
Saint Adalgott II of Disentis | |
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 Saint Adalgott as a Contemplative | |
| Abbot and Bishop of Chur | |
| Born | c.12th century |
| Died | 1165 |
| Feast | 3 October |
See also
References
- Watkins, Basil (2015). The Book of Saints: A Comprehensive Biographical Dictionary. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-0-567-66415-0.
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