Tuesday, November 12, 2019

SAINT GERASIMUS OF THE JORDAN

St. Gerasimus of the Jordan

Feast day: March 5
Death: 475


Hermit and follower of St. Euthymius. Born in Lycia, Asia Minor. He was a merchant who visited hermits in Egypt. Upon his return to Palestine, he founded a laura, or eremtical community, in Jericho, Israel. Gerasimus was famous for his austerity and miracles.

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