Illidius

Saint Illidius
Stained glass depiction of Illidius. Église Saint-Eutrope, Clermont-Ferrand.
Bishop
Died385
Clermont-Ferrand
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineAbbaye Saint Allyre, near Clermont
FeastJuly 7; June 5 (locally at Clermont-Ferrand)
PatronageClermont-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.

Notes

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  1. ^ also known as Allirol, Allirand, Allirot, Illide, Illidio

References

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  1. ^ "St. Illidius". Catholic Online. 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  2. ^ "Illidius". Saints SQPN. n.d. Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  3. ^ Gregory of Tours. "Life of Illidius of Clermont"
  4. ^ "Saint Allyre", Nominis