Illidius

Saint Illidius

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;[1] died 385) was a 4th-century bishop of Clermont, France.[2] To Illidius is attributed the rise of Clermont-Ferrand as a center of religious teaching and culture.[3] According to tradition, he cured the daughter of the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus at Trier.[3]

Gregory of Tours mentions Illidius in his work.[3] The fountain of St. Allyre at Clermont is known for its petrifying water, caused by calcareous deposits.

References

  1. also known as Allirol, Allirand, Allirot, Illide, Illidio
  2. "St. Illidius". Catholic Online. 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  3. 1 2 3 "Illidius". Saints SQPN. n.d. Retrieved April 7, 2009.


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