Majella, Gerard, Saint
Majella, Gerard, Saint
Confessor , Redemptiorist, born Muro, Italy , 1726 ; died 1755 . Beginning life as a tailor’s apprentice, he subsequently entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, 1749 . He was endowed with extraordinary supernatural gifts, and many miracles are now attributed to him. Minor patron of Muro. Canonized , 1904 . Feast , 16 October .