Blessed Gundisalvus of Lagos Biography
Bl Gundisalvus of Lagos Profile. Born: 1360 in Portugal, Europe. Worked in Portugal. Died: 15 October 1422 in Portugal. Feast Day is celebrated on October 15.
Bl Gundisalvus of Lagos Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1360 |
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| Country of Birth | Portugal of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Priests |
| Profession | Priest |
| Place of Work | Portugal |
| Date of Death | 15 October 1422 |
| Place of Death | Portugal |
| Feast Day | October 15 |
| Beatification | Beatified by 2 May 1778 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmed) |
| Canonization | Canonized by precongrigation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Blessed Biography
Gundisalvus of Lagos was the Son of a fisherman. Augustinian friar about age 20. Renowned theologian and preacher who concentrated his catechesis work on children, the illiterate and uneducated.
A gifted artist, he illuminated and illustrated liturgical books. Superior of several Augustinian houses where he worked to teach his brothers and did the menial jobs.
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