Bernard of Alzira was an Andalusian prince and diplomat, later turned from Islam to become a religious brother of the Cistercian Order. He is a martyr of the Catholic Church, venerated particularly in the Valencian Community and Catalonia. The most important celebrations in his honor are held in the city of Alzira, of which he is patron, and the Poblet Monastery in Tarragona.
Christian Feast Day: Bernard of Alzira
On August 21, in the year 0, Christian Feast Day: Bernard of Alzira. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of August 21, one of 412 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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