Gerard of Toul
Gerard (French: Geraud; German Gerhard; c. 935 – 23 April 994) was a German prelate who served as the Bishop of Toul from 963 until his death. His entrance into the priesthood came about due to his mother being struck dead in a lightning strike which he believed was divine judgment for his sins and a call to service. But he had been known for his piousness and he accepted the position to the Toul diocese despite his reluctance. His concern as a bishop was to the restoration of all properties the Church managed and to ensure secular involvement in Church affairs ceased.
Gerard | |
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| Bishop of Toul | |
Saint Gerard in Cathedral of Toul | |
| Church | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Diocese | Toul |
| See | Toul |
| Appointed | 3 March 963 |
| Term ended | 23 April 994 |
| Predecessor | Gauzelin of Toul |
| Successor | Étienne de Lunéville |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19 March 963 by Bruno the Great |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerard c. 935 |
| Died | 23 April 994 (aged 58–59) Toul, Kingdom of France |
| Buried | Toul Cathedral, Toul, France |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 23 April |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 21 October 1050 Rome, Papal States by Pope Leo IX |
| Attributes | Episcopal attire |
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His reputation for holiness was evident in his life and miracles at his tomb were recorded after his death; Pope Leo IX – a successor in Toul – later canonized him on 21 October 1050 in Rome.