The Hamilton Spectator

What would St. Giles have said?

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St. Giles, the Roman Catholic hermit who lived in the forests of France in the seventh and eighth Century AD would probably say of the church bearing his name: Tear the church on Holton and Main down and turn it into a little park for people to quietly reflect on Jesus Christ and their relationsh­ip with Him. Giles was the last person who wanted attention and notoriety. His lone companion while living as a hermit was a red deer and hunters one day fired an arrow at the deer and accidental­ly killed Giles. He, neverthele­ss is remembered as the saint of cripples and is revered throughout the world with many churches named in his honour. Klaas Detmar, Ancaster

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