Saint Ivo of Kermartin
Also known as: Advocate of the Poor; Ivo Helory; Ivo Herloi Ivo of Helory Ives… Yves… Yvo…; Ivo of Helory; Ives…; Yves…; Yvo…
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 19
Born
October 17, 1253
Died
May 19, 1303
Canonized
June 1347 by Pope Clement VI
Biography
Saint Ivo of Kermartin, also known as Advocate of the Poor, Ivo Helory, and Ivo Herloi, was born on October 17, 1253, in Kermartin near Treguier, Brittany. He hailed from a wealthy Breton noble family and showed great promise from a young age. At the age of 14, Ivo began his studies in civil and canon law, philosophy, and theology in Paris and Orleans....
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