Genadio of Astorga
Genadio of Astorga | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Astorga |
| Installed | 899 |
| Term ended | 920 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | Benedictine |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Genadio de Astorga |
| Born | c. 865 El Bierzo, province of León |
| Died | c. 936 (71 years old) Peñalba de Santiago, Ponferrada |
| Occupation | Monk, hermit and bishop |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 25 May |
Genadio of Astorga, San Genadio or popularly San Juanacio (c. 865, possibly El Bierzo, León - 936, ) 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]
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