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September 24 · Optional · Red

St Gerard of Csanád

(c. 980–1046) Venetian monk halted in Hungary on pilgrimage to the Holy Land; King Stephen kept him, made him tutor to his son and first bishop of Csanád. In the pagan revolt after Stephen's death he was hurled from the Buda hill that now bears his name.

When is the feast of St Gerard of Csanád?

The feast is celebrated on September 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Gerard of Csanád?

The feast of St Gerard of Csanád is celebrated on September 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Gerard of Csanád?

(c. 980–1046) Venetian monk halted in Hungary on pilgrimage to the Holy Land; King Stephen kept him, made him tutor to his son and first bishop of Csanád. In the pagan revolt after Stephen's death he was hurled from the Buda hill that now bears his…

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