Eloi, Saint
Eloi, Saint
Confessor , Bishop of Noyon, born Chaptelat, near Limoges, France , c.590 ; died Noyon, 659 . A master goldsmith, he was placed in charge of the mint under King Clotaire, whose son and successor Dagobert made him his chief councilor. He was a source of edification at court, building and restoring several basilicas and monasteries , the most important of which was at Solignac, 632 , where he introduced the Irish monastic rule. On the death of Dagobert, 639 , he left court and entered the priesthood, becoming Bishop of Noyon, 640 . He converted the numerous pagan tribes in his diocese and continued his work of building churches and monasteries . Patron of goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and workers in metals. Represented wearing the garb of a bishop , crosier in hand, and in his left hand a miniature church chased in gold. Relics in Noyon cathedral . Feast , 1 December .
Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Eloi, Saint
SEE ELIGIUS.