| Saint Illidius | |
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Stained glass depiction of Illidius. Église Saint-Eutrope, Clermont-Ferrand. |
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| Bishop | |
| Died | 385 Clermont-Ferrand |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Abbaye Saint Allyre, near Clermont |
| Feast | July 7; June 5 (locally at Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Patronage | Clermont-Ferrand |
Saint Illidius (French: Saint Allyre, Alyre;[1] died 385) was a 4th century bishop of Clermont, France.[2] To Illidius is attributed the rise of Clermont-Ferrand as a center of religious teaching and culture.[3] According to tradition, he cured the daughter of the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus at Trier.[3]
Gregory of Tours mentions Illidius in his work.[3] The fountain of St. Allyre at Clermont is known for its petrifying water, caused by calcareous deposits.