St. Gerald
Died: 1109
In the latter half of the eleventh century, the archbishop of Toledo named Bernard, was delegated by the Pope to bring about an ecclesiastical reform in Spain. He called in various French clerics and monks, among whom was St. Gerald, Abbott of Moissac, who was appointed choir director of theCathedral of Toledo.
So well did this saintly man fulfil his duties and so much did he influence the people for good, that when the See of Braga became vacant, Gerald was selected by the clergy and people of that city to be their bishop. Gerald visited his diocese eradicating the abuses that had cropped up, especially that of the administering of ecclesiastical investiture by laymen.
This man of God was called to his heavenly reward on December 5, 1109, at Bornos, Portugal. His feast day is December 5th.
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Its good to work in vineyard of GOD, CYON gave me worthy Youth of the year 2012 and i made it through the exemplary life of the Saints i read everyday just like ST. Gerald.
For Gerald to have being chosed among others as the Bishop of Braga, I wish that people who read about him will learn from his examplary life.
These men of God really lived good lives. Wow, I believe they were sagacious enough to say NO to Lucifer and the world. I pray that God will give Nigeria saints.
Gerald Savold, maybe your were called after St. Gerald Majella, the patron saint of pregnant women, his help is often called on during difficult pregnancies or births. Just a thought.
why in the world would my parents name me after who lived in spain in the 11th century? Their Irish.
Please I will like to know name of male Saint that are been celebrated on May 4th.
My name is Gerald Kalenywa. I wanted know about the saint whose name I use
My name is stanley gerald i wanted to know about the saints in my name
My name is stanley gerald i wanted to know about the saints in my name
This happens to be my patron saint I would wish to know as much as possible about his life.