Gerasimus of the Jordan
Gerasimus of the Jordan (Greek: Γεράσιμος Ἰορδανίτης, Abba Gerasimus, Holy Righteous Father Gerasimus of Jordan—also spelled Gerasimos or Gerasim) was a Christian saint, monk and abbot of the 5th century AD.
Saint Gerasimus of the Jordan | |
|---|---|
Icon of St. Gerasimus of the Jordan, depicting the taming of the lion. | |
| Abbot, Monk, Ascetic | |
| Born | Early 5th century Lycia, Cappadocia, Eastern Roman Empire |
| Died | 475 Monastery of St. Gerasimus |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 5 March (Roman Catholic Church); 4 March (Eastern Orthodox Church). |
| Attributes | Taming a lion |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.