Saint Turibius of Astorga

Memorial
16 April
Profile
Bishop of Astorga in northwest Spain. Known as a stern disciplinarian. Fierce opponent of Priscillianist heresy. Great supporter of Pope Saint Leo the Great.
Died
c.460 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
Astorga, Spain
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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