Illidius

Illidius

Illidius

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Saint Illidius (French: Saint Allyre, Alyre;[lower-alpha 1] 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]

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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

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

References

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



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