Gundisalvus of Amarante
Gundisalvus of Amarante, OP (Portuguese: Gonçalo de Amarante; 1187 – 10 January 1259) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and a professed member from the Order of Preachers. He became a Dominican friar and hermit after his return from a long pilgrimage that took him to both Rome and to Jerusalem. He became noted as a wonderworker who made miracles occur and he was known for his solitude and silence in reflection in order to better achieve communication with God.
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| Born | 1187 Arriconha, Tagilde, Vizela, Portugal |
| Died | 10 January 1259 (aged 71) Amarante, Portugal |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 16 September 1561, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Pius IV |
| Feast | 10 January |
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His beatification received approval in late 1561 under Pope Pius IV.
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