St. Eligius
Patron of metalworkers
Born: 590
Eligius (also known as Eloi) was born around 590 near Limoges in France. He became an extremely skillful metalsmith and was appointed master of the mint under King Clotaire II of Paris. Eligius developed a close friendship with the King and his reputation as an outstanding metalsmith became widespread. With his fame came fortune. Eligius was very generous to the poor, ransomed many slaves, and built several churches and a monastery at Solignac. He also erected a major convent in Paris with property he received from Clotaire's son, King Dagobert I. In 629, Eligius was appointed Dagobert's first counselor. Later, on a mission for Dagobert, he persuaded the Breton King Judicael, to accept the authority of Dagobert. Eligius later fulfilled his desire to serve God as a priest, after being ordained in 640. Then he was made bishop of Noyon and Tournai. His apostolic zeal led him to preach in Flanders, especially Antwerp, Ghent, and Courtai where he made many converts. Eligius died on December 1, around 660, at Noyon. He is the patron of metalworkers and his feast day is December 1. The use of one's talents and wealth for the welfare of humanity is a very true reflection of the image of God. In the case of St. Eligius, he was so well liked that he attracted many to Christ. His example should encourage us to be generous in spirit and kind and happy in demeanor.
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Thank you St. Eligius for watching over my brother while he was encountering terrible driving conditions during the snowstorm. Thank you for protecting him from harm.
St eloi god bless you please pray for me and my family
Amen
Please pray for Jacob that he finds the right path, for his mother that doctors can slow down the progression of her disease, for his grandmother that she doesn't have breast cancer and for all cancer patients that they deal with their disease with grace and dignity. Thank you.
St. Elgius, patron of metal workers, please pray for us to convert all our activities into an unceasing prayer before God; to be faithful to our vocations, as you did in your life.
1st dec 2012:st eligius pray for us.
Dear Saint Eligius as patron of horses , please pray for my horse's legs - as you fixed the horses leg when you were shoeing it, please pray with me that it be God's will that my horse be healed completely, In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Amen.
this helped me so much with my religion project. I like this saint and hope to learn more about him
I pray to all the saints. I never new he was especially kind too the ,Saxons, moi.IHS.
This article was very informative. I will watch for more information about him at my public library so I may learn more about him.
It is always heartening to hear of anyone giving riches away to poor. We can not take the riches with us.after death.
Dear St. Eloighus I thank you for your protection and guidance. Blacksmiths/Farmers and Craftsmen of Trades, especially in USA need you. I honour you. In God we trust. Amen.
St. Eliguis attained a bishop in spite of a goldsmith because, I think,he had brought through many poors and many slaves. God helped his mission. Oh, sorry! He gaves him the mission. St. Eliguis responsed God's mission to admiration. I wish from the bottom of my heart that he were here, modern Japan and all over the globe. If he were here, many poors and many sufferers would be saved. St. Eliguis, please help me and sufferers!
Dear St. Eloi, pray for us. Whatever gifts God has given us, let us not scoff at or deem ourselves unworthy. For it through using them that You sharpen our talents. Forgive us for doubting ourselves, for inaction, for delays, for fears. Pray for us dear saintly artisan of metalwork, how well you have served God with your gifts! We love you, and on your feast day pray for me, to be a better servant of God. Keep me close to the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. I love your city of Antwerp and Flanders in general. Amen.
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Every day I research the Saint of the Day and it is very encouraging to read about their lives and what they did .... The information found here is very informative.. St Eligius like many other Saints inspires you to always be generous and kind... God wants you to be the best you can be, and that is possible just by being who you are suppose to be!
Thank you for the Daily Saints and the Daily Readings... you make it so easy for us!!!!
what an inspiring story. i never would have heard of this talented and generous man if it were not for your website and emails. what could we do to be more like him? rhetorical question.
He rocks!!!
An old hospital TV-show :" St Elsewhere" was a PM soap-opera that centered around the workings at a hospital name after St Eligius. I think it is quite fitting that a hospital would be named after him in the real world. He was truly a saint full of humanity love. Pray for us.
This is a wonderful, wonderful story imparting knowledge and information that is both inspirational and heart-warming. It is a reminder that it is you who God works through and encourages one to perfect his skill with an open heart.
i didn't know anything about this saint but i think i will put him in a research paper the im writing to my church thank you for the info.