Ivo of Kermartin Saint

Saint Ivo of Kermartin, T.O.S.F. (17 October 1253 – 19 May 1303), also known Yvo or Ives, as Erwann (in Breton) and as Yves Hélory (also Helori or Heloury in French), was a parish priest among the poor of Louannec, the only one of his station to be canonized in the Middle Ages. He is the patron of Brittany, lawyers and abandoned children. His feast day is 19 May. Poetically, he is referred to as "Advocate of the Poor".

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Yves Erwann
Birth date	October 17, 1253
Birth place	Duchy of Brittany
Date of death	May 19, 1303
Place of death	Duchy of Brittany , Louannec
Title	Advocate of the Poor