SAINT
saint-ot-of-urgell
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Saint Odo of Urgell was a bishop of Urgell, noted for his care for the poor. He was from the family of the counts of Pallars Sobirà. He is buried in the monastery of Santa Maria de Gerri. In 1133 his successor declared him to be a saint, and he is venerated as such today. Odo is one of the patron saints of the town of La Seu d'Urgell. His feast day is July 7.
feast Day
07-07
death Date
1122-07-09
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
7
feast Day Of Month
7
