Agricola of Avignon

Saint Agricola of Avignon
Stained glass window in the church of Saint-Agricol in Avignon, depicting Agricola of Avignon
Bornc. 630 AD
Diedc. 700 AD
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineChurch of Saint-Agricol (Saint Agricola), Avignon
FeastSeptember 2
Attributesstork
PatronageAvignon, storks; invoked against the bubonic plague and misfortune of all kinds. Devotees prayed for his intercession for good weather, fine harvests, and rain.

Saint Agricola (Agricol, Agricolus) of Avignon (c. 630–c. 700) was a bishop of Avignon. According to tradition, Agricola ("farmer") was the son of Saint Magnus, also a bishop of the city.