Gerard of Toul
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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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.
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.