Gerasimus of the Jordan
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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.
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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 |
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