Gerold of Cologne (Cologne, ... - 1241) was a pilgrim commemorated as a martyr of the Catholic Church.
Originally from Germany, he devoted his life to pilgrimage to the holy places of devotion. He went to Rome following the famous Francigena Street and the San Giacomo di Compostela Sanctuary.
He was killed while crossing the Alps was attacked by some bandits who abandoned his body, which was collected by some devout people who took him to Cremona where he was buried with all honors. Links externalize the wikitesto According to the Cremonese tradition, San Geroldo (from Cologne but for some from Constance) was attacked and killed near the river Po near the door called Mosa in Cremona. His body was translated into Santa Maria Maddalena, Via XI February, Cremona. A San Geroldo has been dedicated to a precious altar.
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