Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Adalbert Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen; born about 1000; died 1072 at Goslar; son of Count Friedrich von Goseck, and Agnes of the lineage of the Weimar Counts. He became successively canon in Halberstadt; subdeacon to the Archbishop of Hamburg (1032); Provost of the Halberstadt Cathedral; and Archbishop of Hamburg (1043 or 1045) by royal appointment, with … Continue reading “Adalbert”

Adalberon Of Liege SEE ALBERON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Adalberon, Archbishop Of Rheims was one of the most learned prelates of the 10th century. Having obtained the archbishopric in 969, he called several councils for: the establishment – of ecclesiastical discipline. He also induced men of learning to resort to Rheims, and gave a high renown to the schools there. He was the son … Continue reading “Adalberon, Archbishop Of Rheims”

Adalberon (ASCELINUS, or AGELIN), bishop OF LEN,. was consecrated in 977, He was an ambitious prelate and a servile courtier, an-d was base enough to deliver tip to Hugh Capet Arnoul, archbishop of Rheims, and Charles, duke of Lorraine, Hugh’s competitor, to whom he had given an asylum in his episcopal city. He died July … Continue reading “Adalberon”

Adalbero (Or Adalbert), Bishop Of Augsburg (887-909), was descended from a noble family. In 850 he entered the monastery of the Benedictines at Ellwangen, and in 887 he was made bishop of Augsburg. The German king, Arnulph, committed to his care the education of his son, Louis the Child. He exercised a great influence upon … Continue reading “Adalbero (Or Adalbert), Bishop Of Augsburg”

Adalbero the twentieth bishop OF WURZBURG (1045-1090), was born about. the year 1010. He was educated at Wurzburg, and succeeded his uncle in 1045. In the’ struggle of the papal see with Henry IV he sided, with the former, and on that account was often obliged to leave the country. He richly endowed the monastery … Continue reading “Adalbero”

Adalbald, Saint And Confessor was grandson of P. Gertrude, and his mother’s name was Gerberta. He married St. Richtrudis, by whom he had St. Maurontus, his eldest son, who afterwards became abbot, and three virgin saintly daughters, Clotsendis, Euselia, and Adalsendis. On his way to Gascony, Adalbald was waylaid and murdered by persons unknown. His … Continue reading “Adalbald, Saint And Confessor”

Adalarius (Athalarius, Or Adelherius) a priest who accompanied St. Boniface to Frisia in 754 and shared with him the glory of martyrdom. His body was translated from Utrecht to Erfurt with that of St. Eoban, and buried in the Monastery of St. Mary. In the Breviary of Erfurt he is commemorated with a double rite, … Continue reading “Adalarius (Athalarius, Or Adelherius)”

Adalardus a monk of Biandenburg, at Ghent, flourished at the beginning of the .11th century. At the request of St. Elphegus, archbishop of Canterbury, he composed an Office for the Festival of St. Dunstan. As this work is dedicated to St. Elphegus, it was probably written before 1012, the year of his martyrdom. This’ work … Continue reading “Adalardus”

Adalard, Saint (c.751-827) Abbot . Grandson of Charles Martel, he was prime minister to Pepin the Short, and adviser to Louis le Debonnaire. In 773 he had entered the Benedictine Abbey of Corbie and c.775 was elected abbot . He is honored as a patron in many churches and towns in France and along the … Continue reading “Adalard, Saint”