Bl. Andrew Abellon

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Born: 1375 at Saint Maximin, Provence, France 

Died: 15 May 1450 at Aix-en-Provence, France of natural causes, buried in the Church of the Magdalen, his tomb became known as a site of miraculous cures 

Beatified: 1902 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed) 

Patronage: against fever 

Feast: 15 May

In his youth he got to listen to the preaching of Saint Vincent Ferrer. Joined the Dominicans at Saint Maximin monastery. Priest. Prior of Saint Mary Magdalen monastery, Provence, France, a noted pilgrimage site; tradition says it is one of the places where Saint Mary Magdalen went after the Crucifixion, and the monastery laid claim to her relics. 

Supported missionaries and preached home missions. Noted artist in his day, especially known for his manuscript illuminations.