Astrik
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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 the Kingdom of Hungary
and was engaged in missionary work among the Magyars.
He served the wife of Géza
in 997 and was first abbot of Pannonhalma Archabbey
, which had been founded by Géza. He then served Géza's son, Stephen I of Hungary, and became the first archbishop
of the Hungarian Church.
Astrik served as Stephen's ambassador to Pope Sylvester II. The pope gave Stephen recognition as King of the Hungarians. Stephen was crowned by Astrik in 1001.
Astrik is sometimes identified with Radla
.
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
of the 11th century. He accompanied Saint Adalbert
Adalbert of Prague
This article is about St Adalbert of Prague. For other uses, see Adalbert .Saint Adalbert, Czech: ; , , Czech Roman Catholic saint, a Bishop of Prague and a missionary, was martyred in his efforts to convert the Baltic Prussians. He evangelized Poles and Hungarians. St...
in the latter's missionary work to the Bohemians and became the first abbot of Břevnov Monastery
Brevnov Monastery
Břevnov Monastery is a Benedictine monastery in Břevnov, Prague. It was founded by Prince Boleslav II and Saint Adalbert, bishop of Prague in 993 AD....
. He later fled to the Kingdom of Hungary
Kingdom of Hungary
The Kingdom of Hungary comprised present-day Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia , Transylvania , Carpatho Ruthenia , Vojvodina , Burgenland , and other smaller territories surrounding present-day Hungary's borders...
and was engaged in missionary work among the Magyars.
He served the wife of Géza
Géza
Géza can refer to any of the following:* Géza of Hungary, Grand Prince of the Magyars* Géza I of Hungary, King of Hungary* Géza II of Hungary, King of Hungary...
in 997 and was first abbot of Pannonhalma Archabbey
Pannonhalma Archabbey
The Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey is the most notable landmark in Pannonhalma and one of the oldest historical monuments in Hungary, founded in the year 996. It is located near the town, on top of a hill...
, which had been founded by Géza. He then served Géza's son, Stephen I of Hungary, and became the first archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of the Hungarian Church.
Astrik served as Stephen's ambassador to Pope Sylvester II. The pope gave Stephen recognition as King of the Hungarians. Stephen was crowned by Astrik in 1001.
Astrik is sometimes identified with Radla
Radla
Radla was a Czech priest and tutor of Saint Adalbert of Prague .Only little is known about life of Radla and the available information is often contradictory...
.