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;^[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.

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  Abbaye Saint Allyre, Clermont.

Notes

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

References

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