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Detail of A Statue of Saint Alto of Altomünster By Diego Francesco Carlone 17191723L High Altar of The Basilica of Saint Martin And Oswald Weingarten Württemberg Germany Photographed In April 2011 By Andreas Praefcke
Detail of A Statue of Saint Alto of Altomünster By Diego Francesco Carlone 17191723L High Altar of The Basilica of Saint Martin And Oswald Weingarten Württemberg Germany Photographed In April 2011 By Andreas Praefcke

Saint Alto of Altomünster

Also known as: Alto of Ireland; Altone…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 9

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Alto of Altomünster, also known as Alto of Ireland or Altone, was a revered Catholic hermit and founder of the Altomünster Monastery in Germany. Born in Ireland, little is known about his early life and upbringing. However, it is believed that Alto felt a strong calling to dedicate his life to God and seek solitude in a life of prayer and contemplation....