Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Illustration Of Blessed Alanus Doctor And Monk From The Book Saints Of The Order Of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber
Illustration Of Blessed Alanus Doctor And Monk From The Book Saints Of The Order Of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber

Blessed Alan The Great Of Lille

Also known as: Doctor Universalis

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30 January (Benedictines; Cistercians); 6 July on some calendars; 16 July on some calendars

Born

C.1120 in Lille, France

Died

6 July 1202 in Citeaux, France of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Alan the Great of Lille, also known as Doctor Universalis, was a highly esteemed figure in the realms of philosophy and theology during the medieval period. Born around 1120 in Lille, France, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge, leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of his time.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

January 30July 6July 16
Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue
Add Alternative Image
Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Blessed Alan The Great Of Lille?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Blessed Alanus De Rupe

Blessed
Blessed Alanus de Rupe, also known as Alain de La Roche, Alan de Rupe, Alan de La Roche, Alan the...

Blessed Clement Of Dunblane

Blessed
Blessed Clement of Dunblane, also known as Clement of Scotland, was a prominent figure in the...

Blessed Berengario Bertrandi

Blessed
Blessed Berengario Bertrandi, a Franciscan friar and priest, is known for his profound teachings in...

Blessed Henry Of Cologne

Blessed
Blessed Henry of Cologne, also known as Henry of Utrecht, was born in an unknown year and was...

Saint Albert The Great

Saint
Saint Albert The Great, also known as Albert of Lauingen, Albertus Magnus, Doctor Expertus, and...

Blessed Richard Rolle De Hampole

Blessed
Blessed Richard Rolle De Hampole, also known as Richard Rolle of Hampole, was an esteemed figure of...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.