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Ivo of Kermartin

1253–1303 · 13th century · Also known as Saint Yves, Saint Ivo of Kermartin

Ivo of Kermartin, known as Saint Yves, was a Breton priest and church judge of the diocese of Tréguier, famed for defending the poor without fee. He died in 1303 and was canonised in 1347. He is the patron saint of Brittany and of lawyers, and his feast on 19 May draws a great pardon procession at Tréguier.

Ivo of Kermartin
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Ivo of Kermartin. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/ivo-of-kermartin
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