Saint John Cirita

Memorial
23 December
Profile
Benedictine monk. Hermit in Galacia. Monk at Toronca, Portugal, which he helped turn into a Cistercian house. Wrote the Rule of the Knights of Avis.
Born
Spanish
Died
c.1164 of natural causes
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God (John)
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