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sixteenth bishop of Clermont-Ferrand, was born in that city (Auvergne) about 489, of patrician parents. In order to escape marriage, he took refuge at the monastery of Cornon (Cronom or Cournom), and there embraced the monastic life. St. Quintianus, then bishop of Auvergne, ordained him deacon, kept him near himself, and drew him into literary pursuits. Later, Thierry, king of Austrasia, attracted Gallus to his court. Here he remained until 527, when St. Quintianus died, and Gallus was elected to succeed him. He distinguished himself by his gentleness and charity. Being uncle of St. Gregory of Tours, he took charge of the education of his nephew. St. Gallus assisted at the first two councils of Clermont-Ferrand, Nov. 8, 535 and 549, as well as at the second, third, fourth, and fifth of Orleans-June 23, 533; May 7, 538; August 31, 541; and October 28, 549. The hagiographers affirm that he possessed the gift of miracles. By his prayers he arrested the flames which threatened the destruction of the city, and at another time delivered the citizens from the fearful ravages of disease. He died about 553, and his body is preserved in the Church of Notre Dame du Port, at Clermont-Ferrand. He is honored by the Church July 1. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.; Smith, Dict. of Christ. Biog. s.v. Gallus, Saint (2), twenty-third bishop of ClermontFerrand, lived in the 7th century. He was elected in 650, and is honored as a saint in his diocese on November 1. He wrote a Lettre Adressee a Saint Didier, eceque de Cahors, which Ussher falsely attributes to St. Gall of Hibernia. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.; Smith, Dict. of Christ. Biog. s.v.