St. Fiacre (also known as Fiachra; Fiachrach; Fiacrius; Fiaker and
Fevre) was a hermit at Kilfiachra, Ireland. He left to go to France, and then
lived as a solitary at Breuil, Brie, on land given him by St. Faro, bishop of
Meaux. Fiacre built a hospice for travelers, attracted many disciples, was
known for his charity and aid to the poor, and was consulted by many for his
spiritual wisdom. His miracles of healing became legendary. He is the patron
saint of gardeners and the cabdrivers of Paris, whose vehicles are
called fiacres, since the first coach for hire in Paris was located
near the Hotel Saint-Fiacre. He is mentioned in Roman Martyrology for
this day.
Excerpted from Dictionary of Saints, John J. Delaney
Patron: Gardeners; herbalist; florists; potters; needlemakers; cab
drivers; against hemorrhoids; against syphilis; barrenness; box makers;
fistula; hosiers; pewterers; taxi drivers; sterility; tile makers; against
venereal disease.
Symbols: Spade and open book; rosary; birds; spade.
Often Portrayed as: man carrying a spade and a basket of vegetables beside him surrounded by pilgrims and blessing the sick.
Often Portrayed as: man carrying a spade and a basket of vegetables beside him surrounded by pilgrims and blessing the sick.
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