St. Valerius
Valerius of Astorga
Feast day: February 21
Death: 695
Abbot of the Isidorian revival. Born in Astorga, Spain, he entered the monastery of San Pedro de Montes and eventually became abbot there. He was the author of several ascetical works and was the last of the great educational champions following the ideals of St. Isidore of Seville.Several of his ascetical writings have survived.
Valerius of Astorga
Feast day: February 21
Death: 695
Abbot of the Isidorian revival. Born in Astorga, Spain, he entered the monastery of San Pedro de Montes and eventually became abbot there. He was the author of several ascetical works and was the last of the great educational champions following the ideals of St. Isidore of Seville.Several of his ascetical writings have survived.
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