Turibius of Astorga
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| Saint Turibius of Astorga | |
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| Bishop | |
| Died | ~460 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | April 16 |
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Saint Toribius (Turibius) of Astorga (fl. 460 AD) was a bishop of Astorga.
He is best known for having been an opponent of the Priscillianists. Priscillian's ascetic beliefs, which originated in Galicia, spread over the Tierra de Campos ruled by the Arian Visigoths, and was opposed by him.
He was a supporter of Pope St. Leo I the Great and was noted as being a stern disciplinarian.
His feast day is April 16
