Saint Allyre
Illidius
Fourth bishop of Clermont
A 4th-century Auvergnat nobleman, Allyre became the fourth bishop of Clermont. Famous for healing the daughter of Emperor Maximus in Trier, he obtained tax relief for his people as a reward. He died around 385, and his tomb was the site of numerous miracles reported by Gregory of Tours.
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SAINT ALLYRE, FOURTH BISHOP OF CLERMONT (385).
Election and miracle at Trier
A nobleman from Auvergne elected bishop of Clermont, Allyre is called to Trier by Emperor Maximus to exorcise his daughter.
Allyre or Illide Allyre ou Illide Bishop of Clermont in the 4th century, known for his miracles and fiscal intercession. , born in Auvergne to a noble family, under the reign of Constantine, was elected bis hop of C Clermont Episcopal see of Saint Gal. lermont by the inspiration of God and at the request of the clergy and the people of that Church. The renown of his holiness having re ached the ears Clément Maxime Imperial usurper reigning in Trier who sought the saint's aid. of Clement Maxi mus, w Trèves Birthplace of the saint. ho reigned at Trier, as his daughter was tormented by an unclean spirit, this prince sent deputies to the holy bishop to invite him to come and see him. Allyre was received at court with great veneration, and, after a night spent in prayer, he placed his fingers in the young girl's mouth and cast out the demon.
Fiscal negotiation and passing
Refusing imperial gold, he obtained a reform of the tribute for Clermont before passing away around 385 during his return journey.
The emperor wished to pay for this service with heaps of gold and silver; but the holy bishop le saint évêque Bishop of Clermont in the 4th century, known for his miracles and fiscal intercession. , refusing these riches, asked for and obtained only that the Arverne cit cité Arverne Episcopal see of Saint Gal. y pay in gold the tribute it had been paying in wheat and wine. The holy pontiff, who was no less burdened with years than filled with merits, ended his career on this journey; he went to enjoy the sight of Our Lord, around the year 385. He was brought back to his city and laid to rest in the church église de Sainte-Marie Initial burial place of Saint Allyre. of Saint Mary.
Cult and posthumous miracles
Gregory of Tours testifies to his own healing and other miracles that occurred at the saint's tomb in Clermont.
Saint Gregory of Tours Saint Grégoire de Tours Bishop and historian who mentions the martyrdom of Antolian. reports several miracles that took place at the tomb of Saint Allyre. "At the time," he says, "when Gallus , of h Gallus Bishop of Clermont in the 6th century. appy memory, governed the Church, I, Gregory, who trace these lines, being still young, suffered from a high fever and an ailment until I had obtained from my mother that I be carried to the tomb of Saint Allyre. I was carried there, and I recovered my health." A thread, which had served to bind the relics of Saint Allyre, having been in the fire, was found intact long after. A count, who was blind, recovered his sight at the same tomb.
Liturgical sources
Mention of the proper offices for the dioceses of Saint-Flour and Clermont.
Propers of Saint-Flour Saint-Flour Diocese mentioned for its proper liturgical texts. and Clermont.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Born in Auvergne under Constantine
- Election as Bishop of Clermont
- Journey to Trier to the court of Emperor Magnus Maximus
- Exorcism of the emperor's daughter
- Negotiation of tax relief for the Arverni city
- Died during the return journey
Miracles
- Healing of the emperor's daughter possessed by a demon
- Healing of Gregory of Tours' fever
- Incombustibility of a thread that had bound his relics
- Restoration of sight to a blind count