Gerard of Potenza was a twelfth-century bishop born into the noble Della Porta family in Piacenza. After traveling to Southern Italy to visit holy sites, he settled in the region of Lucania and dedicated himself to an apostolic life. He was chosen by the clergy and local citizens to succeed the previous bishop, serving in the position for eight years after his appointment in 1111. He died in Potenza on October 30, 1119, and was later recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.