Adalgott II (died 3 October 1160 or 1165) was a twelfth-century
Cistercian monk, abbot, and
Bishop of Chur, venerated as a
Roman Catholic saint.
Early life and monastic formation Little is known about Adalgott II's origins or birthplace. He entered
Clairvaux Abbey, where he came under the spiritual direction of
Bernard of Clairvaux.Under Bernard's guidance, he received a thorough formation in Cistercian spirituality, theology, and the
Rule of Saint Benedict.
Abbot of Disentis Adalgott was subsequently appointed
abbot of
Disentis Abbey in
Switzerland, situated on the
Lukmanier Pass. He used his position and title to advocate on behalf of the suffering and disadvantaged throughout his tenure. He was a figure of some importance in the political affairs of the time, being associated with Emperor
Frederick Barbarossa, the prince-bishop of
Constance, and
Pope Stephen III, whose fellow student he had reportedly been. He also appears to have been a benefactor of other religious houses, including those at Münster and Schännis, where his memory was later commemorated. He died on 3 October, variously reported as 1160 or 1165, at or near Disentis Abbey. He was buried at
Chur, though the exact location of his grave, likely within the cathedral whose reconstruction he had promoted, is unknown. Since 1646, the Diocese of Chur has venerated him liturgically as a saint; his name also appears in the Cistercian calendar of saints. His
feast day is celebrated on
3 October. ==Confusion between the two Adalgatts==