Saint Alberic of Utrecht, was a nephew of Saint Gregory of Utrecht, and friend of Blessed Alcuin. Alberic was a Benedictine monk in Utrecht, Netherlands and Prior of the cathedral of Utrecht. He was noted for his encyclopedic knowledge of the faith, his joy for living in Christ, and his zeal for bringing both to any who would listen. He became Bishop of Utrecht in 775. He also reorganized the school of Utrecht, directed the mission of Ludger in Ostergau, and worked to evangelize the pagan Teutons.
He died in 21 August 784, of natural causes.
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