Deicolus
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Deicolus (also Déicole, Domgall, other variations;[lower-alpha 1] c. 530 – January 18, 625) is venerated as a saint in both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He was an elder brother of Saint Gall.
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Deicolus | |
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Abbott | |
Born | c. 530 Leinster |
Died | (625-01-18)18 January 625 |
Venerated in | |
Canonized | Pre-congregation (and pre-East–West Schism of 1054) |
Major shrine | Lure, France |
Feast | 18 January |
Attributes | Ray of light; depicted as a hermit; a wild boar hunted by King Clothaire takes refuge at his feet |
Patronage | childhood illnesses |
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