Saint John de Ortega
- Memorial
- 2 June
- Profile
- Priest in the diocese of Burgos, Spain.
Pilgrim to Palestine, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Hermit near Burgos.
Helped Saint Dominic de la Calzada build roads, bridges, hospices, etc. to improve the region and bring services to those in rural areas.
- Died
- c.1150 of natural causes
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
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