SAINT
saint-richard-of-andria
A saint of the Catholic Church
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
06-09
patronages
- Andria
- Italy Roman Catholic Diocese of Andria
death Date
1196
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
6
feast Day Of Month
9

