Saint Alphonsus of Astorga

Saint Alphonsus of Astorga, also known as Saint Alphonsus of Ribas de Sil, was a ninth-century bishop and monk who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Born in the early 9th century, the specific details of his birth and early life are not well-documented. Alphonsus became the bishop of Astorga, a city located in the province of León, Spain....