Agricola of Avignon
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For the fourth-century martyr, see Saints Vitalis and Agricola.
Saint Agricola (Agricol, Agricolus) of Avignon (c. 630āc. 700) was a bishop of Avignon. According to tradition, Agricola ("farmer") was the son of Saint Magnus, also a bishop of the city.
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Saint Agricola of Avignon | |
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Born | c. 630 AD |
Died | c. 700 AD |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Church of Saint-Agricol (Saint Agricola), Avignon |
Feast | September 2 |
Attributes | stork |
Patronage | Avignon, storks; invoked against the bubonic plague and misfortune of all kinds. Devotees prayed to him for good weather, fine harvests, and rain. |
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