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Saint Elmo

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Saint Elmo Famous memorial

Birth
Death
15 Apr 1246 (aged 55–56)
Burial
Tui, Provincia de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain Add to Map
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Roman Catholic Saint. He was born into a noble family and was being advanced at a young age into the upper ranks of the church. After an accident with his horse in which he was publically shamed he retired for reflection. After much prayer and solitude he became a model of christain virtues instead of just another aristocratic priest. Respected by all and was the chaplain and confessor to King Ferdinand the Saint of Castile. Many miracles were said to have been done by Elmo and his Feast Day is April 14. He is a Patron of stomach disorders.
Roman Catholic Saint. He was born into a noble family and was being advanced at a young age into the upper ranks of the church. After an accident with his horse in which he was publically shamed he retired for reflection. After much prayer and solitude he became a model of christain virtues instead of just another aristocratic priest. Respected by all and was the chaplain and confessor to King Ferdinand the Saint of Castile. Many miracles were said to have been done by Elmo and his Feast Day is April 14. He is a Patron of stomach disorders.

Bio by: girlofcelje


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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: girlofcelje
  • Added: Sep 16, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9470644/elmo: accessed ), memorial page for Saint Elmo (1190–15 Apr 1246), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9470644, citing Catedral de Santa María de Tui, Tui, Provincia de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; Maintained by Find a Grave.