St. Aegidius, also known as St. Giles, was a Christian monk and hermit who lived in the 7th century. He is often associated with the founding of the monastery at Saint-Gilles-du-Gard in France. St. Aegidius is venerated as a saint in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and his feast day is celebrated on September 1. He is commonly depicted in art with a hind, symbolizing his connection to nature and his life of solitude. St. Aegidius is considered the patron saint of the disabled, beggars, and the poor, reflecting his compassion and care for those in need.