Saint Gerald of Aurillac
Also known as
- Geraud
Profile
Born to the nobility, the son of Count Gerard and Saint Adeltrude of Aurillac. The boy suffered from several illnesses in his youth, and eventually went blind. Upon his father‘s death, Gerald became Count of Aurillac himself; he then gave away his possessions and dedicated himself to God and service. Though he never joined an order or house, he lived in chastity, and recited the Divine Office each day. Built a church and abbey on his property.
Born
- bachelors
- counts
- disabled people
- handicapped people
- physically challenged people
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- Aurillac, France
- Upper Auvergne, France
MLA Citation
- “Saint Gerald of Aurillac“. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 July 2020. Web. 25 April 2024. <>