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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