St Gerontius of Cervia was born in the 5th century AD in Italy and died in 501 AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 9 every year in the Catholic Church.
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The Memorial of St. Gerontius of Cervia – Feast Day |
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St Gerontius of Cervia Biography |
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Date of Birth |
5th Century |
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Country of Birth |
Italy in Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Bishops |
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Profession |
Bishop |
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Place of Work |
Italy |
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Date of Death |
501 AD |
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Place of Death |
Via Flaminia at Cagli, near Ancona, Italy |
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Feast Day |
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Canonization |
Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
Cagli, Italy |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Gerontius was the bishop of Cervia, Italy. While returning from the Roman council in 501 AD, together with Viticanus, Bishop of Cagli, where he had gone to address the accusations made against Pope Symmachus was assaulted and killed by bandits on the Via Flaminia at Cagli, near Ancona.
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