Tag: Adalbert of Prague

St Adalbert (956-997) was born of Royal heritage at Libice-nad-Cidlinou, Czech Republic. He was well educated having studied for many years at Magdeburg. He and his brother-in-law were ordained priests together and by the age of 30, St Adalbert was appointed Bishop of Prague. Despite his wealthy heritage, St Adalbert chose a life of “charity, austerity…