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Saint Astrik of Pannonhalma (also known as Anastasius, Astericus, Ascrick, Astricus) (d. ca. 1030/1040) is a saint of the 11th century. He accompanied Saint Adalbert in the latter's missionary work to the Bohemians and became the first abbot of Břevnov Monastery. He later fled to Hungary and was engaged in missionary work among the Magyars. Events July 29 - Battle of Stiklestad in Norway. ... Events March War of Independence of Western Xia occurred. ... In traditional Christian iconography, Saints are usually depicted as having halos. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... Silver coffin of St. ... Bohemian F.C. (Irish: An Cumann Peile Bóithéimeach) is an Irish football club playing in the Football League of Ireland. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


He served the wife of Geza in 997 and was first abbot of Pannonhalma Archabbey, which had been founded by Geza. He then served Geza's son, Stephen I of Hungary, and became the first archbishop of the Hungarian Church. Géza of Hungary (born around 940-945, died in 997) (possibly Gyécsa in Old Hungarian, Gejza in Slovak), was the fejedelem (ruling prince) of the Magyars from c. ... Events City of Gdansk is founded Saint Adalbert of Prague is sent to Prussia by Boleslaus I of Poland Samuil of Bulgaria crowned Tsar by Pope Gregory V The town of Trondheim is founded. ... Pannonhalma Archabbey It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Archabbey of Pannonhalma. ... Stephen the Great raising the double cross: equestrian sculpture by Alajos Stróbl, 1906, crowns the Fishermens Bastion, Budapest. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop. ...


Astrik served as Stephen's ambassador to Pope Sylvester II. The pope gave Stephen recognition as king of the Hungarians. Stephen was crowned by Otto III in 1001 with a crown sent by the Pope to him through Astrik. Gerbert of Aurillac, later known as pope Silvester II, (or Sylvester II), (ca. ... Events Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope Silvester II. Canonisation of Edward the Martyr, king of England. ...


Astrik is sometimes identified with Radla. Teacher of Saint Adalbert. ...


External links

  • Saints of November 12: Astrik

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Patron Saints Index: Saint Adalbert of Prague (180 words)
Took the name of Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg, the archbishop who healed, educated and converted him.
Encouraged the evangelization of the Magyars, and worked on it with Saint Astricus.
Opposed by the nobility in Prague and unpopular in the area, he withdrew to Rome and became a Benedictine monk, making his vows on 17 April 990; Pope John XV sent him back to Prague.
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