Carileph of Anille
French hermit and catholic saint
About Carileph of Anille
Carilef (French Calais, Latin Calevisus; died 541) was a hermit who founded the monastery of Aniole. The town of Saint-Calais takes its name from him. According to his ancient biography, the Vita Carileffi, King Childebert I granted him lands after encountering the hermit in a forest where the king was hunting. Laumer was his successor and Siviard, another successor, wrote the Vita.
In the Roman Catholic Church, his feast is celebrated on 1 July.
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Who was Carileph of Anille?
French hermit and catholic saint
What nationality was Carileph of Anille?
Carileph of Anille's recorded nationality: Francia.
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