San Grato
Saints and Blessed
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about some saints and blessed who bear the name Grato. In particular, we know that Grato of Forlì was a deacon who worked with the bishop San Mercuriale in the fourth century. On the other hand, Grato of Aosta, celebrated on September 7th, lived in the fifth century. Finally, Grato of Oloron was martyred in 506 in the Diocese of Oloron and is celebrated on October 11th.
Another very important saint is Grato martyr, who was one of the Christian martyrs of the third century along with Giulio, Potamia, Felice, Crispino, and others. His feast is celebrated on December 5th. Finally, Grato of Chalon, bishop of the Diocese of Chalon, is celebrated on October 8th.
Italian Locations
Speaking of Italian locations, there is a municipal fraction called San Grato in Lodi, which is part of the municipalities of Lodi and Montanaso Lombardo. On the other hand, San Grato dei Garelli is a hamlet of the municipality of Villanova Mondovì, in the province of Cuneo. Both locations are named after the saints Grato.
Other
Finally, I want to talk to you about the Hermitage of San Grato, located in the municipality of Charvensod in Valle d'Aosta. This hermitage is dedicated to San Grato of Aosta and is located in a very suggestive position, surrounded by nature. It was built in medieval times and was inhabited by hermits until the eighteenth century. Today, the hermitage is a pilgrimage destination and offers a breathtaking panoramic view.
Notes
In summary, we have talked about some saints and blessed who bear the name Grato, Italian locations named after them, and the Hermitage of San Grato located in Valle d'Aosta. I hope this brief guide has been useful to you and has made you learn a little more about the history and traditions related to this very important figure for the Christian religion.
