Saint Giovanni Theristi
Also known as: Giovanni the Reaper; Giovanni the Harvester; Giovanni Terestes; Giovanni Teresti; Giovanni Theristis; Giovanni Theristus; Giovanni of Palermo; John…
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 23
Born
January 1, 995
Died
March 1, 1054
Biography
Saint Giovanni Theristi, also known as Giovanni the Reaper or Giovanni the Harvester, was born between 995 and 1049 in Palermo, Italy. His mother was taken as a slave to Palermo by Saracen raiders while she was pregnant with Giovanni. Unfortunately, his father, Arconte di Cursano, a farmer, was killed during the raid....
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