Goar of Aquitaine, French-German bishop and saint (b. 585)
Saint Goar of Aquitaine (Latin: Goaris; c. 585 – 6 July 649 AD) was a priest and hermit of the seventh century. He was offered the position of Bishop of Trier, but prayed to be excused from the position. Goar is noted for his piety and is revered as a miracle-worker. He is a patron saint of innkeepers, potters, and vine growers.
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