Wood Plaque - St. Albert of Sicily by Museum Art

Artist: Antonio de Pereda – c. 1670

Albert’s parents, Benedict and Joan, promised that if they were blessed with a son, he would be dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. He was educated in a Carmelite monastery and joined the Order at age 18. Albert was a preacher to the Sicilians, making many conversions. He was especially devoted to, and successful with, Sicilian Jews. Miracle worker. Albert became a Sicilian Carmelite provincial in 1257 and worked both as preacher and administrator.