Saint Turibius of Astorga
Bishop of Astorga in the 5th century, Saint Turibius was an ardent defender of the Catholic faith against the Priscillianist heresy. Supported by Pope…
First name and chronology
Toribio
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Toribio, between 395 and 1606; the most famous is Saint Toribio, celebrated on March 23rd.
Chronology of the name Toribio
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 395-460Saint Turibius of AstorgaBishop of Astorga in the 5th century, Saint Turibius was an ardent defender of the Catholic faith against the Priscillia…
- 1538-1606Saint Toribio of MogrovejoA Spanish magistrate appointed Archbishop of Lima in the 16th century, Toribio dedicated his life to the evangelization …