Cologne, Germany: the Church of Saint Andrew and Tomb of Saint Albertus Magnus (Saint Albert the Great)

About Saint Albertus Magnus (1200-1280):

One of the most brilliant men of the Middle Ages, Saint Albert Magnus was a German Dominican friar, philosopher, and is remembered for his vast knowledge and his role as a teacher to Saint Thomas Aquinas. He composed what was really an encyclopedia, containing scientific treatises on almost every subject, and displaying an insight into nature and a knowledge of theology which few could equal.

Pope Pius XI canonized Saint Albertus Magnus on December 16, 1931.and he was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, one of only 35 given that title. He is more commonly referred to as Saint Albert the Great.

He is patron saint of scientists and philosphers.

We celebrate his Feast Day on November 15.

About the tomb of Saint Albertus Magnus (Saint Albert the Great):

His body lies in the crypt area of the Church of Saint Andrew which has been under the custody of the Dominicans since 1947. The Church is in the city center, and is unfortunately overlooked, due to the more famous Cologne Cathedral. It is well worth a visit, however, and among its many famous visitors was Pope John Paul II in 1980.

Traveling to the Church of Saint Andrew and the tomb of Saint Albertus Magnus in Cologne, Germany:

Address: Komödienstraße 4, 50667 Köln, Germany

GPS coordinates: 50° 56′ 30.2964” N, 6° 57′ 18.4644” E

Tel: +49 221 160660

email: ankt-andreas@dominikaner.de

Click here for the official website of the Church of Saint Andrew in Cologne, Germany

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