Richard of Andria

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Saint Richard of Andria

Bishop of Andria
Born	England
Died	1196 Andria, Italy
Honored in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	9 June
Patronage	Andria, Italy Roman Catholic Diocese of Andria

Richard was Bishop of Andria, Italy. He was appointed to the see of Andria by fellow 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.

References

↑ St. Richard of Andria Catholic Online
↑ Saint Richard of Andria Patron Saint Index

Persondata
Name	Richard Of Andria
Alternative names
Short description	Bishop of Andria
Date of birth
Place of birth	England
Date of death	1196
Place of death	Andria, Italy

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