Gerard of Toul


Gerard
Bishop of Toul
Saint Gerard in Cathedral of Toul
ChurchCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
DioceseToul
SeeToul
Appointed3 March 963
Term ended23 April 994
PredecessorGauzelin of Toul
SuccessorÉtienne de Lunéville
Orders
Consecration19 March 963
by Bruno the Great
RankBishop
Personal details
Born
Gerard

c. 935
Died23 April 994 (aged 58–59)
Toul, Kingdom of France
BuriedToul Cathedral, Toul, France
Sainthood
Feast day23 April
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Canonized21 October 1050
Rome, Papal States
by Pope Leo IX
AttributesEpiscopal attire
Patronage

Gerard (French: Geraud; German Gerhard; c. 935 – 23 April 994) was a German prelate who served as the Bishop of Toul from 963 until his death.[1] His entrance into the priesthood came about due to his mother being struck dead in a lightning strike which he believed was divine judgment for his sins and a call to service. But he had been known for his piousness and he accepted the position to the Toul diocese despite his reluctance. His concern as a bishop was to the restoration of all properties the Church managed and to ensure secular involvement in Church affairs ceased.[2][3]

His reputation for holiness was evident in his life and miracles at his tomb were recorded after his death; Pope Leo IX – a successor in Toul – later canonized him on 21 October 1050 in Rome.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b "Saint Gerard of Toul". Saints SQPN. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Gerard of Toul, St.". New Catholic Encyclopedia. Encyclopedia.com. 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  3. ^ "St. Gerard, Bishop of Toul". Catholic Online. Retrieved 4 October 2017.