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Hermit at Chinon (Caion), Touraine, France. Spiritual advisor to Queen Saint Radegunde. Known as a healer and prophet, and for his preference to pray alone in his orchard rather than deal with people attracted by his holiness.

Born

Died

  • of natural causes
  • buried by being sealed in his hermit‘s cell
  • his tomb became a place of pilgrimage, and many were healed there

Name Meaning

  • God is gracious; gift of God (John)