Feast June 9
Saint Richard of Andria
Bishop, patron of Andria · Feast June 9
Biography
Richard was Bishop of Andria, Italy. He was appointed to the see of Andria by fellow Englishman Pope Adrian IV. In 1179, Richard was one of the Bishops present at the Eleventh Ecumenical Council held by Pope Alexander III. He remained in his office until his death, a period of well over 40 years.
Feast day
June 9
Patronage
Andria
Italy Roman Catholic Diocese of Andria
Death date
1196
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
6
Wikidata qid
Q1581980
Feast day of month
9
