St. Albert the Great is a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of scientists. The native German joined the newly formed Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in the early 13^th century. He earned a doctorate from the University of Paris and taught theology there and in Cologne, Germany.

Albert became known as “Great” because of his intellectual abilities. He was a respected philosopher, scientist, theologian and teacher and well-versed in Arabic culture. One of his students, who later became a great friend and built upon his Scholastic method, was Thomas Aquinas.

He died Nov. 15, 1280.

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