medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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> Eligius (Eloi) of Noyon (d. 660) Eligius was a goldsmith who entered
> Frankish royal service. As he progressed to the top of his craft, E. also
> became a priest, then bishop of Noyon in 641. He proved to be a very
> successful preacher, evangelizing much of Flanders, and also founded
> monasteries at Noyon, Paris, and Solignac. E's cult only became really
> popular in the late Middle Ages.
He is, of course, the "saint Loy" who figures as the modest expletive of
Chaucer's prioress!
BMC
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