Turibius of Liébana
early Benedictine monk
Who they were
Turibius of Liébana (fl. c. 530), also known as Turbius the Monk (Turibius Monachus, Toribio el Monje), was an early Benedictine monk. He was born probably in Turieno and spent most of his life in the region of Liébana. He received a letter full of praise from Bishop Montanus of Toledo in 527. In his preaching, he condemned as heresy the Priscillianism still rampant in Spain. Around the middle of the century, he and five companions took up the Benedictine habit and founded the monastery of Liébana, either the second or third oldest Benedictine establishment in Spain, dedicating it to Martin of Tours.
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Connected on this site
- Antoninus of Pamiers Saint“He was also said to have translated the body of Antoninus of Pamiers to the Cathedral of Palencia, thereafter named in his honour.” — Wikipedia
- Martin of Tours Saint“Around the middle of the century, he and five companions took up the Benedictine habit and founded the monastery of Liébana, either the second or third oldest Benedictine establishment in Spain, dedicating it to Martin of Tours.” — Wikipedia
- Turibius of Astorga Saint“He is usually portrayed with a mitre and is not to be confused with Turibius of Liébana.” — Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q7854926 — dates, feast day and identifiers (CC0)
- English Wikipedia — Turibius of Liébana (CC BY-SA)
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