ST ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK

ST ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK - 11 FEBRUARY

SAINT ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK

The name Adolf is derived from the Old German Ataulf, i.e., the helpful father.

Saint Adolf (Adolphus, Adolph) is commemorated on (February 11 [June 30]). Born in the mid-12th century to noble parents, Adolf initially held the position of canon in Cologne. When he once visited the Cistercian monastery of Kamp in the diocese of Cologne, the sight of the flagellating* monks made such an impression on his heart that he decided to take the habit of the order as well. He spent only a short time in the monastery in Kamp, however, because due to his excellent qualities and zeal for virtue, he was elevated to the episcopal see of Osnabrück, which he ascended as the 28th bishop of that diocese. As such, he truly proved himself a faithful successor of Saint Wiho and was particularly distinguished by his generosity towards the poor and his fatherly sympathy with the suffering of the afflicted. He died in 1222, after leading his flock amid a myriad of heavenly blessings for 20 years. Immediately after his death, he was venerated by the faithful, and in 1651, Bishop Franz Wilhelm solemnly raised his mortal remains for public veneration.

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 42)

Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Adolf 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.

Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

*Flagellation - Modern Practice: Some Catholic religious orders, like the Cistercians and Capuchins, use a discipline (a scourge) to mortify the flesh after prayer. Motivations: Flagellation in Christianity is often linked to the Passion of Christ and the idea of sharing in his suffering. It can also be seen as a way to discipline the body and bring it under spiritual control. Source: Google AI summary

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