Gerard Sagredo
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| Saint Gerard Sagredo | |
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| Born | ~980, Italy |
| Died | 1046 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 1083 |
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| Patronage | Hungary |
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St. Gerard Sagredo (also known as St. Gellért or St. Gerhard, c. 980 — 1046), a bishop of Italian origin who operated in the Kingdom of Hungary, educated Saint Emeric of Hungary (the son of Saint Stephen of Hungary). He played a major role in converting Hungary to Christianity. He was the bishop of Csanád.
Gellért's martyrdom took place on a hill in Budapest which got its name after him.
Canonized in 1083 along with St. Stephen and St. Emeric, Gellért is currently one of the patron saints of Hungary.
[edit] External links
- The Hungarian Pagan Revolt of 1046 and the Martyrdom of Bishop Gellért
- http://www.planetware.com/budapest/gellert-hill-h-ps-gh.htm
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