to praise his holiness and love until Amador's death and burial. The boy continued taking care of the church, following his master's way of life, and when he died he was buried with Amador beneath the altar of the church. Veneration The chapel became a place of pilgrimage and miracles attributed to the intercession of the saint, as well as protection against aphid pests and lizards in the fields. Some churches, particularly in the diocese of Guarda, are dedicated to him. His liturgical celebration is on 27 March. References External links http://purl.pt/12169/3/hg-1443-v/hg-1443-v_item1/hg-1443-v_PDF/hg-1443-v_PDF_01-B-R0300/hg-1443-v_0029_320-331_t01-B-R0300.pdf Christian saints in unknown century Portuguese Roman Catholic saints Portuguese hermits Year of birth unknown People from Idanha-a-Nova