Saint Albert the Great Postcard

Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Albert the Great by Vicente Salvador Gomez (1660) Saint Albert Albertus Magnus OP, also known as Saint Albert the Great or Albert of Cologne, was a German Dominican friar, philosopher, scientist, and bishop. Albert is known as the “light of Germany” and was given the title “great” because of the depth and breadth of his knowledge. He has been declared a doctor of the Church, a title given to thirty-six saints who are known for elucidating the faith by their teaching or example. Albert the Great, a Doctor of the Church, is the patron of scientists and philosophers. Reflection Died: November 15, 1280, Cologne, Germany