Thillo
Saint Thillo Abbot of Solignac | |
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Le Vigen - Eglise Saint-Mathurin | |
| Born | c. 608 Saxony |
| Residence | Solignac |
| Died | 702 Le Vigen |
| Feast | 7 January |
| Attributes | Benedictine abbot holding a chalice and a pastoral staff |
Saint Thillo (or Théau, Tillon, Thielman, Tilloine, Tilman, Tyllo; c. 608–702) was a Saxon slave who was converted by Saint Eligius and became a priest at Solignac Abbey. He accompanied Eloi in missionary work, returned to Solignac, and was made abbot. Unable to handle the responsibility, he left the abbey and became a hermit. His feast day is 7 January.