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St. Gerard of Monza
Twelfth century–1207 · Lay benefactor and hospital founder
Associated with Faith, Charity; patronage includes Monza; care of the sick..
Biography and devotion
St. Gerard of Monza: life, patronage, and devotion
Gerard of Monza, also called Gerardo dei Tintori, is remembered for his charity toward poor and sick people. He lived in the twelfth century and died in 1207. The hospital tradition of Monza traces an important part of its history to his work and generosity.
Gerard is honored as a co-patron of Monza. His feast is celebrated on June 6, and the parish of San Gerardo al Corpo preserves his remains. Devotion to him remains part of the city’s religious life, expressed in prayer, pilgrimage and care for people in need.
His witness shows how a lay vocation can serve the Gospel through practical generosity. Remembering him invites Christians to recognize the dignity of sick and vulnerable neighbors and to make compassion visible in daily life.
Prayer
St. Gerard of Monza, pray for us before Jesus Christ. Ask him to deepen our faith and make us generous in serving our neighbors. Bring our intentions before him according to his holy will. Amen.
Sources
Church reference for St. Gerard of Monza.
Historical cross-check: Municipality of Monza, feast of San Gerardo dei Tintori; San Gerardo Hospital history.
At a glance
- Life dates
- Twelfth century–1207
- Feast day
- June 6
- Vocation / order
- Lay benefactor and hospital founder
- Patronage
- Monza; care of the sick.
Relic in the Chasing Saints collection
A relic of St. Gerard of Monza is present in the Chasing Saints Relic Collection. Private registry details, certificate IDs, provenance notes, and storage information are intentionally not shown publicly.
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