Genadio of Astorga
Genadio of Astorga, San Genadio or popularly San Juanacio (c. 865, possibly El Bierzo, León - 936, Peñalba de Santiago) was a Spanish Benedictine monk, hermit and bishop of Astorga between 899 and 920. He also founded several monasteries in El Bierzo. He made the Caves of San Genadio and retired there with other priests in periods of penance.[1]
Genadio of Astorga | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Astorga |
| Installed | 899 |
| Term ended | 920 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | Benedictine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Genadio de Astorga c. 865 |
| Died | c. 936 (71 years old) Peñalba de Santiago, Ponferrada |
| Occupation | Monk, hermit and bishop |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 25 May |
References
- Madoz, Pascual (1850). Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar. Vol. VII. p. 269.
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