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
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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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