August 30
Fiacre (+670)
Bishop
Practical advice
With the desire to sanctify everyday life, with charity correct a fault that should not be ignored and begin again with humility if it does not go well.
Biography
He was born in Ireland and died in Saint-Fiacre-en Brie, France. He was an Irish monk who emigrated to France and was welcomed by the bishop of Meaux, Saint Pharon, who gave him a clearing in the Brie forest. There he lived saintly as a hermit and received numerous visitors. He prayed for them, consoled them spiritually and, sometimes, cured them of their illnesses. He built a shelter for those who could not go and return the same day, and he made sure to feed them with vegetables collected from his garden. Numerous miracles are attributed to him.
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