Deodatus (Dié, Didier, Dieudonné, Déodat, Adéodat) of Nevers (d. June 19, ca.

He made the acquaintance of Saints Arbogast and Florentius and walked the mountain passes to the Forest of Haguenau where he led an eremitical life.

Hun, lord of the Val de Galilee, bestowed on him some territory, which donation was confirmed by King Childeric II.

[4] Tradition states that he died in the arms of Saint Hidulphus, bishop of Treves.

[5] He is invoked as the patron saint for rain, and against thunderstorms, evil spirits, and plague.