Eligius was born around 588 near Limoges, France. He was a blacksmith and goldworker and served both King Clotaire II and his successor Dagobert. Eligius became a priest and eventually the bishop of Noyon. He is the patron of metalworkers.
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The Legend of Saint Eligius and Saint Godeberta by Petrus Christus
The Legend of Saint Eligius and Saint Godeberta by Petrus Christus
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