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June Saints

Saint Norbert  (1080-1134) Born at Xanten, Cleves, Norbert became a subdeacon and canon but led a worldly life at court. Having undergone a complete conversion in 1115, he set about trying to reform his fellow canons, who took umbrage at his efforts. He resigned his office and obtained from the Pope permission to preach anywhere […]