Saint Johannes Cirita

1073–1164 · Medieval · Cistercians

Biography

John Cirita (Northern Kingdom of Portugal, c. 1073 – São Cristóvão de Lafões, December 23, 1164) was a Benedictine monk, traditionally considered the introducer of the Cistercian Order to Portugal. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.

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