Saint Giles was a 7th-century Greek ascetic and abbot who lived and worked in France. Born in Athens, he eventually withdrew to a secluded forest near Nîmes to live a life of solitude. According to legend, he was accompanied by a deer that provided him with sustenance. His life is characterized by deep humility and a devotion to the Benedictine rule, which he applied to the monastery he purportedly established. He is widely recognized as a saint and is celebrated as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.