St. Ildefonsus, Bishop of Toledo

St. Ildefonsus was a prominent 7th-century bishop of Toledo, Spain. Born around 607 CE, he dedicated his life to the service of the Church, becoming a learned theologian and a fierce defender of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As Bishop of Toledo, he played a crucial role in upholding Catholic orthodoxy and strengthening the liturgical traditions of the Visigothic Church.