St. Raymond of Fitero Biography
Saint Raymond of Fitero Profile. Born: Early twelfth Century in Spain, Europe. Worked in France, Spain. Died: 1163 AD in Ciruelos, Toledo, Spain. Feast Day is celebrated on February 1, March 15.
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The Feast of Saint Raymond of Fitero – Saint of the Day |
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St. Raymond of Fitero 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 |
Early Twelfth Century |
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Country of Birth |
Spain of Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Priests |
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Profession |
Priesthood |
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Place of Work |
France, Spain |
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Date of Death |
1163 AD |
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Place of Death |
Ciruelos, Toledo, Spain |
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Feast Day |
February 1, March 15 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by Pre-congregation |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Cultus confirmed in 1719 |
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Patron Saint of |
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St. Raymond of Fitero Biography
Saint Raymond of Fitero was a Priest and Canon of the cathedral of Tarazona, Spain. He was also a Cistercian monk at the Escaladieu Abbey in Gascony, France who later founded the abbey of Fitero in Spanish Navarre and served as its first abbot. He is also the founder of the Benedictine and Cistercian military Order of Calatrava with the aim of defending Calatrava la Vieja, Spain from invading Moors after the city was abandoned by the Knights Templar.
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