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St. Genistus

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Feastday: May 25
Death: 936

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Bishop of Astorga, Spain, formerly a Benedictine monk at Argeo, Spain. He was also abbot of San Pedro de Montes at Vierzo. Named bishop in 895, he built many institutions in that diocese. In 931, Gennadius resigned and lived as a recluse until his death.

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