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'''Saint Illidius''' ({{lang-fr|Saint Allyre, Alyre}} |
'''Saint Illidius''' ({{lang-fr|Saint Allyre, Alyre}}; <ref>also known as Allirol, Allirand, Allirot, Illide, Illidio</ref> died 385) was a [[4th century]] [[bishop of Clermont]], [[France]].<ref name="catholic"> {{cite web|url= http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3847|title=St. Illidius|date=2009|publisher=Catholic Online|accessdate=April 7, 2009}}</ref> To Illidius is attributed the rise of [[Clermont-Ferrand]] as a center of religious teaching and culture.<ref name="ps">{{cite web|url= http://saints.sqpn.com/sainti41.htm|title=Illidius|date=?|publisher=Saints SQPN|accessdate=April 7, 2009}}</ref> According to tradition, he cured the daughter of the Roman Emperor [[Magnus Maximus]] at [[Trier]].<ref name="ps"/> |
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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 (Template:Lang-fr; [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
- ^ also known as Allirol, Allirand, Allirot, Illide, Illidio
- ^ "St. Illidius". Catholic Online. 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Illidius". Saints SQPN. ?. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
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