Illidius
Saint Illidius | |
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Stained glass depiction of Illidius. Église Saint-Eutrope, Clermont-Ferrand. | |
Bishop | |
Died | 385 Clermont-Ferrand |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Abbaye Saint Allyre, near Clermont |
Feast | July 7; June 5 (locally at Clermont-Ferrand) |
Patronage | Clermont-Ferrand |
Saint Illidius (French: Saint Allyre, Alyre;[a] died 385) was a 4th-century bishop of Clermont, France.[1] To Illidius is attributed the rise of Clermont-Ferrand as a center of religious teaching and culture.[2]
Gregory of Tours mentions Illidius in his work. Illidius is credited with having cured the daughter of the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus at Trier,[3] and died on the return journey.[4]
His tomb attracted many pilgrims.
The fountain of St. Allyre at Clermont is known for its petrifying water, caused by calcareous deposits.
- Abbaye Saint Allyre, Clermont.
Notes
- ^ also known as Allirol, Allirand, Allirot, Illide, Illidio
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