San Ildefonsus, Obispo of Toledo

San Ildefonsus ay a prominent ika-7-siglo bishop of Toledo, Espanya. Ipinanganak noong mga 607 CE, siya inilaan ang kanyang buhay sa the paglilingkod of Simbahan, becoming a learned teologo at a fierce defender of Mahal na Birheng Maria. Bilang Obispo of Toledo, siya played a crucial role in upholding Catholic orthodoxy at strengthening the liturgical traditions of the Visigothic Church. Ildefonsus ay partikular na revered for kanyang writings on the perpetual virginity of Maria, na earned him the title "the Defender of Maria." Siya ay believed to ay may namatay noong Enero 23, 667 CE, at ang kanyang kapistahan ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing this date. San Ildefonsus ay the patron ng Toledo at ay sinasamba dahil sa kanyang unwavering dedication to pananampalatayang Katoliko at ang kanyang debosyon to the Mother of God.