Gerold Grossvalsertalsky Christian saint, hermit. Date of Birth: 01.01.0900

Content:

1. Saint Gerold of Einsiedeln
2. Land Grant and Retreat
3. Saintly Depiction
4. Canonization and Feast Days

Saint Gerold of Einsiedeln

Saint Gerold was a Christian saint and hermit.
Noble Origins

Born into a noble (ducal) family in Saxony, Germany, Gerold left his wife and children to become a hermit in Friesland.

Land Grant and Retreat

Later, Count Otto of Jagdberg granted Gerold a significant parcel of land where he built a hermitage. In 970, Gerold donated the land and buildings to the nearby monastery of Einsiedeln.

Saintly Depiction

Saint Gerold is often depicted praying in a large hollow tree, accompanied by a donkey.

Canonization and Feast Days

Canonized by the Catholic Church, Gerold's feast day is celebrated on April 19. In the Orthodox Church, following the blessing of Archbishop Feofan of Berlin and Germany, he is venerated as a locally revered saint, with his feast day on May 2.

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