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Stained Glass Window of Saint Norbert of Xanten By Capronnier Skipton England Swiped With Permission Off The Flickr Account of Father Lawrence Lew Op
Stained Glass Window of Saint Norbert of Xanten By Capronnier Skipton England Swiped With Permission Off The Flickr Account of Father Lawrence Lew Op

Saint Norbert of Xanten

Also known as: Norbert of Kingdown; Norbert of Magdeburg

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 6

Died

June 6, 1134

Canonized

1582 by Pope Gregory XIII

Biography

Saint Norbert of Xanten, also known as Norbert of Kingdown and Norbert of Magdeburg, was born around 1080 to a noble family in Xanten, Germany. Raised in the midst of royalty, he served as almoner for Emperor Henry V. In this position, Norbert was exposed to the materialistic and worldly lifestyle of the court, resulting in a somewhat secular outlook on life....