Miliau
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St Miliau or Miliav is a Breton saint and eponym of the village of Guimiliau, where he is particularly venerated. He is said to be a good saint to invoke in cases of rheumatism. St Miliau is a figure of some importance in Breton cult and legend. He is sometimes represented as a cephalophore, i.e. holding his own severed head. It is hard to be sure what historical core there might be to the legends.
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Saint Miliau | |
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Martyr | |
Born | Brittany |
Died | 6th century? Brittany |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Guimiliau, Brittany |
Feast | 24 July |
Attributes | depicted as a cephalophore; in royal garb |
Patronage | against rheumatism |
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