Alberto Genova Holy Roman Catholic Church Country: Italy

Content:

1. Saint Albert of Genoa
2. Cistercian Reform
3. Hermit at the Hermitage
4. Sanctity and Canonization

Saint Albert of Genoa

Early Life and Monastic Vocation

In the foothills of Sestri Ponente, a young boy named Albert encountered a solitary monk, igniting within him a longing for the hermitage. Guided by a 16th-century hagiography preserved in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Albert entered the Benedictine monastery between 1120 and 1125.

Cistercian Reform

In 1129, the Cistercian monastic order emerged from the Benedictine tradition. Albert's monastery embraced the austere Cistercian rule, fostering a life of simplicity and contemplation.

Hermit at the Hermitage

Drawn to a life of solitude, Albert established a hermitage near the monastery between 1140 and 1150. Here, he resided as a hermit, nourished by the unwavering support of pilgrims who sought his wisdom and intercessions.

Sanctity and Canonization

The fame of Albert's saintly life spread throughout the region. He passed away on July 8, 1180 (or according to other sources, in 1239). In recognition of his exemplary virtue, Pope Innocent IV officially canonized Albert in 1244.

Religious figure

Gorazd Ohridskiy	Abdul-Baha	Ilia II
Joao Braz de Aviz	Alexander VII	Bishop Antonin