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Blessed Guerricus

Also known as: Guerrico

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Aug

Born

C.1080 at Tournai, Belgium

Died

C.1155 at Igny, France of natural causes

Beatified

1889 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Blessed Guerricus, also known as Guerrico, was born around 1080 in Tournai, Belgium. He was a highly esteemed and learned scholar who studied at the prestigious cathedral school in Tournai. With his exceptional academic abilities, Guerricus eventually became the headmaster of the cathedral school, where he devoted himself to the education and spiritual formation of his students.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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