Saint Egidio, also known as Saint Giles, was a Christian hermit and one of the most popular saints in medieval Europe. He is believed to have lived in the 7th century and is often depicted as a man with a deer, symbolizing his connection to nature and his life of solitude. His feast day is celebrated on September 1st. Saint Egidio is the patron saint of the disabled, the poor, and the outcasts. Many churches and communities honor him, and he is particularly venerated in France and Italy. His legacy includes the founding of the Community of Sant'Egidio, a lay organization dedicated to peace, social justice, and the service of the poor.