Helier was a 6th-century ascetic hermit. He is the patron saint of Jersey in the Channel Islands, and in particular of the town and parish of Saint Helier, the island's capital. He is also invoked as a healing saint for diseases of the skin and eyes.
Christian feast day: Helier
On July 16, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Helier. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 16, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on July 16, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 8 June 2026.
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