Saint. He was born in Ireland, and after he joined the priesthood Fiacre became a hermit. In 628 he went to Meaux, France and asked for land from the local bishop. He built an oratory and spent most of his life in hard labor and prayer. He was noted for being able to cure boils, tumors etc. Died on August 18th, 670 and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. He was later moved to the Cathedral of Meaux. Patron of Gardeners and unofficial saint of taxi drivers. This was due to a hotel named after the saint used to hire out carriages. His Feast Day is August 30.
Saint. He was born in Ireland, and after he joined the priesthood Fiacre became a hermit. In 628 he went to Meaux, France and asked for land from the local bishop. He built an oratory and spent most of his life in hard labor and prayer. He was noted for being able to cure boils, tumors etc. Died on August 18th, 670 and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. He was later moved to the Cathedral of Meaux. Patron of Gardeners and unofficial saint of taxi drivers. This was due to a hotel named after the saint used to hire out carriages. His Feast Day is August 30.
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