The Vita Aegili is an outstanding specimen of biography from the Carolingian Renaissance and an important source for the monastic reform of Benedict of Aniane. Candidus describes the conflict between Eigil's predecessor Ratgar (whom Candidus depicts as the unicorn that attacks the shepherd in Psalm 21) and the monastic community, which led to his deposition by Louis the Pious in 817, and also provides information about the discussions concerning the election of Ratgar's successor. He also describes two churches built at Fulda: first St. Salvator, the so-called Ratger-basilica, completed and augmented with two crypts by the monk Rachulf and dedicated 1.
The Vita Aegili is a notable biography from the Carolingian Renaissance that aids in understanding Benedict of Aniane's monastic reforms. Candidus recounts the conflict between Eigil's predecessor Ratgar (depicted as the unicorn in Psalm 21) and the monastic community, leading to Ratgar's dismissal by Louis the Pious in 817. He also covers discussions about Ratgar's successor and describes two churches at Fulda: St. Salvator, which was constructed and expanded with two crypts by monk Rachulf.