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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture > > 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 ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html