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Blessed Gerald Of Fossanuova

Also known as: Gerald of Clairvaux; Géraud…; Geraldo…; Geraldus…

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16 October; 8 March on some calenars

Born

At Lombardy, Italy

Died

Killed by an unruly brother monk in 1177 at Igny Abbey, Arcis-le-Ponsart, Marne, France

Biography

Blessed Gerald of Fossanuova, also known as Gerald of Clairvaux, Géraud, Geraldo, or Geraldus, was a renowned Cistercian monk and abbot. Born in Lombardy, Italy, his exact date of birth is unknown. Gerald devoted his life to the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and ascetic practices, becoming a prominent figure in the Cistercian order.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

October 16March 8
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