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E00039: Gregory of Tours writes the Life of *Gallus (bishop of Clermont, ob. 551, S00034): it presents the saint as a man of exceptional patience, who protects Clermont (central Gaul) from fire, earthquake and plague; many miracles occur at his funeral and thereafter. From Gregory's Life of the Fathers, written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 573/594. Overview of Gregory's Life of Gallus.
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posted on 2014-09-15, 00:00 authored by CSLA AdminGregory of Tours, Life of the Fathers, Book 6 (Life of Gallus of Clermont)
Summary:
Preface: Gallus, though born rich and noble in Clermont, exemplifies the rejection of ambition and wealth in favour of the service of God.
§ 1: Gallus was as nobly born as anyone, and of the family of Vettius Epagatus (one of the Martyrs of Lyon). Rejecting the marriage that was expected of him, he entered the monastery of Cournon (near Clermont).
§ 2: He was taken from the monastery and educated by bishop Quintianus of Clermont. He enjoyed the favour of King Theuderic and his wife (among other things, thanks to his beautiful voice) and travelled with them to Cologne where he burned down a pagan temple.
§ 3: On the death of Quintianus, Gallus was made bishop of Clermont by Theuderic.
§ 4: As bishop he was remarkable for his patience, even when provoked. He predicted correctly that one of his detractors would never become a bishop.
§ 5: He was able to alter the singing voice of a presumptuous deacon.
§ 6: A sick priest who slept under the covers of Gallus' bed was cured. During a fire in Clermont he extinguished the flames by approaching them. An earthquake in the city killed no-one. During the plague, an angel assured him that the people of Clermont would be spared for as long as he lived, and that this would be for eight years. He instituted Rogations, and led a procession on foot to the shrine of Julian at Brioude [see $E00043].
§ 7: He foretold the day of his death. Many miracles happened at his funeral and afterwards [see $E00048].
Text: Krusch 1969, 229-236. Summary: Marta Tycner.
Summary:
Preface: Gallus, though born rich and noble in Clermont, exemplifies the rejection of ambition and wealth in favour of the service of God.
§ 1: Gallus was as nobly born as anyone, and of the family of Vettius Epagatus (one of the Martyrs of Lyon). Rejecting the marriage that was expected of him, he entered the monastery of Cournon (near Clermont).
§ 2: He was taken from the monastery and educated by bishop Quintianus of Clermont. He enjoyed the favour of King Theuderic and his wife (among other things, thanks to his beautiful voice) and travelled with them to Cologne where he burned down a pagan temple.
§ 3: On the death of Quintianus, Gallus was made bishop of Clermont by Theuderic.
§ 4: As bishop he was remarkable for his patience, even when provoked. He predicted correctly that one of his detractors would never become a bishop.
§ 5: He was able to alter the singing voice of a presumptuous deacon.
§ 6: A sick priest who slept under the covers of Gallus' bed was cured. During a fire in Clermont he extinguished the flames by approaching them. An earthquake in the city killed no-one. During the plague, an angel assured him that the people of Clermont would be spared for as long as he lived, and that this would be for eight years. He instituted Rogations, and led a procession on foot to the shrine of Julian at Brioude [see $E00043].
§ 7: He foretold the day of his death. Many miracles happened at his funeral and afterwards [see $E00048].
Text: Krusch 1969, 229-236. Summary: Marta Tycner.
History
Evidence ID
E00039Saint Name
Gallus, bishop of Clermont (Gaul), ob. 551 : S00034Saint Name in Source
GallusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Lives of saintLanguage
- Latin