A portrait of St. Ildephonsus of Toledo
St. Ildephonsus of Toledo
c. 607 – 667
Feast
January 23 · VII c.
Patron of
Toledo · Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary · Bishops
Order
Bishop / Theologian
Visigothic-Spanish bishop and theologian (c. 607-667), Benedictine abbot of Agali outside Toledo, archbishop of Toledo from 657; author of "De virginitate perpetua sanctae Mariae," a milestone of early Marian theology, and other works. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 607 · Died: 667 · From: Spain.
Patronage
St. Ildephonsus of Toledo is invoked as the patron of toledo, devotion to the blessed virgin mary, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“I beseech thee, holy Virgin, that I may receive Jesus from the Spirit by whom thou didst bring forth Jesus.”— St. Ildephonsus of Toledo (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Ildephonsus of Toledo, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.