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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Gerald of Corbie Date And Artist Unknown Glass Roof In The Church of Saint Pierre De La Sauve Gironde France Photographed On 31 July 2015 By William Ellison
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Gerald of Corbie Date And Artist Unknown Glass Roof In The Church of Saint Pierre De La Sauve Gironde France Photographed On 31 July 2015 By William Ellison

Saint Gerald of Sauvemajeure

Also known as: Gerald of Corbie; Gerard…; Geraud…

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 5

Canonized

1197 by Pope Celestine III

Biography

Saint Gerald of Sauvemajeure, also known as Gerald of Corbie, Gerard, Geraud, was born in the town of Corbie, France. He received his education at the renowned monastery of Corbie and later became a Benedictine monk there. Known for his dedication and piety, Gerald served as the cellarer of the monastery. During his time at Corbie, Gerald had the opportunity to travel with his abbot to Monte Cassino and Rome....