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Born to the Italian nobility, Gerard initially went to Potenza in southern Italy to join the Crusades. However, while there he realized that he could serve the Church better as a priest. Chosen bishop of Potenza in his old age, he served from 1111 to 1119. He was noted as living such a quiet, pious life that he seemed more like a monk than one of the bishops of the day.
Born
at Piancenza, Italy
Died
- 1119 in Potenza, Italy of natural causes
- relics enshrined by Bishop Oberto on 30 May 1250
- relics enshrined under the altar dedicated to him in the cathedral of Potenza
Canonized
1120 by Pope Callistus II
Patronage
- Potenza, Italy, city of
- Potenza, Italy, archdiocese of
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-gerard-of-potenza/
