Saints celebrated on the 9th of June
ST RICHARD, BISHOP OF ANDRIA
Saint Richard (Richardus) was Bishop of Andria in Apulia. All that is known about him is that he died on June 9, 1200 and was buried in Andria Cathedral.
Some say that he was English by birth, and went to Italy to serve God alone, unknown to the world. But his piety and learning became so well known that he was elevated to the episcopal chair.
On April 23, 1438, his body was rediscovered at the main church in Andria and placed under the high altar. A document was found with his body, according to which he had been canonised by Boniface VIII. After his discovery, his veneration was confirmed by Pope Eugenius. The Roman Martyrology* mentions him as the first bishop of the city of Andria and says that he is famous for miracles.
Saint Richard is also commemorated on August 21.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1883, p. 90)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
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PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Richard may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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