Editing Humbert III, Count of Savoy (section)

==Veneration==
The spirituality of Humbert undoubtedly blossomed in an environment of ancient Christian traditions, favoured especially by the example of his father, a pilgrim and crusader in the Holy Land, and of his tutor, Amadeus, Bishop of Lausanne. However, Humbert's life was full of contradictions: He was a lover of peace but had frequent hostilities and wars. He was penitent, ascetic, and contemplative, but was forced to take the reins of government, during which time he had a life of action, and found himself forced into marriage in order to have an heir. However, he let unmistakable signs of great moral balance, severity with himself and indulgence and love of neighbour. He was a benefactor to churches, monasteries, and charitable causes, the care of the poor. Throughout his life, he supported [[Hautecombe Abbey]]. In 1188 he founded the [[Monastery of Sant'Antonio di Ranverso]].

Humbert was venerated by many immediately after his death. Miracles were reportedly wrought through his intercession. In Aosta, he is depicted on the facade of the [[Aosta Cathedral|city's cathedral]]. He is mentioned by [[Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori|Alphonsus Ligouri]] as a particularly pious monk.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Liguori|first1=Alphonsus Maria de'|title=Apparecchio alla Morte|url=http://www.intratext.com/IXT/ITASA0000/__P4O.HTM|website=Intratext|access-date=28 February 2016}}</ref>

In 1838, [[Charles Albert of Sardinia|Charles Albert]], King of Sardinia and his descendant, succeeded in having him beatified by Pope Gregory XVI. The king's efforts on behalf of [[Boniface of Savoy (bishop)|Boniface of Savoy]], Archbishop of Canterbury, also succeeded. In Italy, Humbert is still remembered in particular at Racconigi, where the Royal Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie houses a picture of him.