Memorial Day: November 15

When did St. Albert the Great live: 1200-1280

BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Albert the Great, a German Dominican monk, theologian, and philosopher, is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the Middle Ages. Born around 1200 in Lauingen, he joined the Dominican Order and studied in Padua and Paris. He became a renowned teacher, significantly influencing his student Saint Thomas Aquinas. Appointed as Bishop of Regensburg, he soon resigned to focus on research and teaching. With expertise in natural sciences, philosophy, and theology, he wrote extensively. In 1931, Pope Pius XI declared him a Doctor of the Church.

PATRONAGE:
St. Albert the Great is the patron saint of scientists, theologians, philosophers, and students.

SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of Saint Albert the Great are a book, representing his scholarship, a quill to signify his writings, and an inkwell, illustrating his scientific contributions.

PATRON SAINT OF:
Albert, Albrecht, Alberto, Albertus, Alberico, Aubert, Adelbert, Albéric, Bertl, Albi, Al, Berto, Alperto, Adalbert, Alber, Albertino, Albretch, Bertie, Bert, Albertoño, Alverto, Albéricus.

The wooden figure of St. Albert the Great portrays him as a bishop with a mitre and a pastoral staff. In his left hand, he holds a book and an inkwell with a quill. His vestments are richly decorated.

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