Rudesind

Saint Rudesind
Saint Rudesind, Saint Salvator Monastery, Celanova, Galicia (Spain)
Born907
Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso, Portugal (in 907 County of Portucale)[1] Galicia
DiedMarch 1, 977
Celanova
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church[2]
Canonized1195 by Pope Celestine III
Major shrineCelanova Abbey
FeastMarch 1
PatronagePinar del Río, Cuba

Saint Rudesind (Galician: San Rosendo, Rudesindo; Portuguese: São Rosendo Latin: Rudesindus) (907 – March 1, 977) was a Galician bishop and abbot. He was also a regional administrator and military leader under his kinsmen, the Kings of León.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Centenario de la Diócesis was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Orthodox Europe :: Portugal".