Goar of Aquitaine | |
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 Saint Goar from the Nuremberg Chronicle (c. 1493) | |
| Priest and Hermit | |
| Born | c. 585 Aquitaine, Francia[1] |
| Died | 6 July 649 (aged 63–64) Oberwesel, Austrasia[2] |
| Venerated in | |
| Feast | 6 July |
| Attributes | Hermit being given milk by three hinds; holding a pitcher; with the devil on his shoulder or under his feet; holding the church of Saint Goar am Rhein; hanging his hat on a sunbeam[3] |
| Patronage | Innkeepers, potters, and vine growers[3] |
Saint Goar of Aquitaine (Latin: Goaris; c. 585 – 6 July 649 AD) was a French priest and hermit of the seventh century. He was offered the position of Bishop of Trier, but prayed to be excused from the position. Goar is noted for his piety and is revered as a miracle-worker. He is a patron saint of innkeepers, potters, and vine growers.
- ^ Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
- ^ Many sources place Goar's life from c. 500–575; however, Catholic Encyclopedia's account of his audience with King Sigebert III, who lived c. 630–660, is coherent.
- ^ a b Jones, Terry. "Goar". Patron Saints Index. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2007.