| Saint Richard of Andria | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Andria | |
| Born | England |
| Died | 1196 Andria, Italy |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 9 June |
| Patronage | Roman Catholic Diocese of Andria |
Richard was Bishop of Andria, Italy. He was appointed to the see of Andria by felllow Englishman Pope Adrian IV.[1] In 1179, Richard was one of the Bishops present at the Eleventh Ecumenical Council (Third Lateran, 1179) held by Pope Alexander III. He remained in his office until his death, a period of well over 40 years.[2] He must not be confused with another St. Richard, the first Bishop of Andria, who was appointed by Pope Saint Gelasius I, in 492.