Raymond of Toulouse (saint)
Saint Raymond of Toulouse | |
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| Born | Toulouse, France |
| Died | 3 July 1118 Toulouse, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse |
| Feast | 8 July |
Raymond of Toulouse, also known as Raymond Gayrard, was a chanter and canon renowned for generosity.[1] A native of Toulouse, who entered religious life after the death of his wife. He became a canon of St. Sernin, Toulouse, helping to rebuild the church which became a popular place for pilgrims.
After his death on 3 July 1118, many miracles were reported at his tomb and he was beatified in 1652 by Pope Innocent X.[2]
See also
Notes
- ^ St. Raymond of Toulouse Catholic Online
- ^ Saint Raymond of Toulouse Patron Saint Index
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