A portrait of St. Adelard of Corbie
St. Adelard of Corbie
c. 751 – 827
Feast
January 2 · IX c.
Patron of
Gardeners · Abbots · Monastic reformers
Order
Abbot / Confessor
Frankish Benedictine abbot of Corbie, cousin of Charlemagne and counselor at the imperial court; founded the abbey of New Corbie (Corvey) in Saxony. Spent a period in exile under Louis the Pious before returning to Corbie. Feast January 2.
Life & Times
Also known as: Adalard · Born: c. 751 · Died: 827 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Adelard of Corbie is invoked as the patron of gardeners, abbots, monastic reformers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Adelard of Corbie, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.