TODAY'S SAINT: JULY 8: ST. RAYMOND OF TOULOUSE

St. Raymond of Toulouse

CHANTER AND CANON

Feast: July 8



Information:

Feast Day:July 8
Born:Toulouse, France
Died:3 July 1118

A chanter and canon renowned for generosity. A native of Toulouse, France, he was known originally as Raymond Gayrard. After the death of his wife, he became a canon of St. Sernin, Toulouse, helping to rebuild the church that became a popular place for pilgrims. After his death on July 3, many miracles were reported at his tomb.



SOURCE: http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/R/straymondoftoulouse.asp#ixzz1RVx6uPlN

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