
St. Yrieix
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Yrieix (d. 591) + Abbot, sometimes called Aredius. Born at Limoges, France, he served for a time in the court of the Franks and then was founder of the monastery of Atane in Limousin.The monastery and also the surrounding village of Saint-Yrieux were named in his honor. Feast day: August 25.