Hermit
Saint Fiacre
Saint Fiacre, an Irish hermit, founded a monastery in France and is known for his healing garden.
Patron saint of
Gardeners, Taxi drivers, Hemorrhoid sufferers
- Feast
- August 30
- Era
- 7th Century
- Place
- Meaux, France
At a Glance
Saint Fiacre
- Feast Day
- August 30
- Era
- 7th Century
- Primary Place
- Meaux, France
- Vocation
- Hermit
- Patronage
- Gardeners, Taxi drivers, Hemorrhoid sufferers
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Overview
Saint Fiacre
Saint Fiacre, an Irish hermit, founded a monastery in France and is known for his healing garden.
Feast day: August 30
Patronage
Gardeners, Taxi drivers, Hemorrhoid sufferers
Connected Places
- Meaux, France: His hermitage
- Kilkenny, Ireland: His origin
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