Adolf of Osnabrück, O.Cist (also known as Adolphus, Adolph, Adolf of Tecklenburg), was born in Tecklenburg about 1185, a member of the family of the Counts of Tecklenburg in the Duchy of Westphalia. During his lifetime, he became known as the "Almoner of the Poor", and is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church.[1]
Adolf became a canon of the Cathedral of Cologne, but then entered a Cistercian monastery, where he became known for his piety.[2] In 1216 he was elected Bishop of Osnabrück (after an earlier election had been cancelled by the pope) and maintained charitable programs there. He died on 30 June 1222 or 1224.[3]
Adolf's cultus was recognized by Pope Urban VIII in 1625. His feast day is celebrated on 11 February.[4][5]
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