Illidius

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]

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

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