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St Eligius

(c. 590—660)


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(c.590–660),

patron saint of metalworkers. Through his skill in working in precious metals, he rose to high office in the courts of the Frankish kings. He was consecrated Bp. of Noyon in 641 and evangelized Flanders. Feast day, 1 Dec.

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Eligius, St (c.590–660)
in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (2 rev) Length: 43 words
Eligius, St (c. 590–660)
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (3 rev) Length: 373 words
Eligius (Éloi), St , bishop of Noyon (c.590–660)
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages Length: 91 words
Eligius of Noyon (c.588–660)
in Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages Length: 159 words

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