St. Thaumastus of Mainz

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Died: 5th century Poitiers, France of natural causes, healing miracles reported at his burial site, scrapings from the tomb of Saint Thaumastus were reputed to have healing powers

Patronage: against colic in children, against fever, against toothache

Also known as Thaumastus of Poitiers, Theomastus

Early 5th century bishop of Mainz (in modern Germany). Saint Gregory of Tours writes about him in The Glory of the Confessors.