Gerontius of Cervia
Italian bishop who is venerated as a saint
About Gerontius of Cervia
Lived 450 – 501 (aged 50–51). Gerontius of Cervia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Gerontius of Cervia (Gerontius of Ficocle) (died 501 AD) was an Italian bishop of Cervia who is venerated as a saint.
Life The first known Bishop of Cervia is Gerontius. He was returning with Viticanus, Bishop of Cagli, from the Roman council held in 501 to treat accusations made against Pope Symmachus, when he was assaulted and killed by bandits on the Via Flaminia at Cagli, near Ancona. (The legend says "heretics", perhaps Goths, or more probably Heruli, of the army of Odoacer.) His remains are venerated at Cagli.
He was venerated as a martyr. His feast day is May 9. His emblem in art is a goose.
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Who was Gerontius of Cervia?
Italian bishop who is venerated as a saint
When was Gerontius of Cervia born?
Gerontius of Cervia was born in 450.
When did Gerontius of Cervia die?
Gerontius of Cervia died in 501 in Cagli.
What was Gerontius of Cervia's occupation?
Gerontius of Cervia was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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