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Also known as

• Chilianus of Aubigny
• Chillen of Aubigny
• Kilian of Aubigny
• Killian of Aubigny

Memorial

• 13 November

Profile

Relative of Saint Fiacre whom he visited while on pilgrimage to Rome, Italy. Stayed for a while to learn contemplative prayer from Fiacre. Acquainted with bishop Saint Faro of Meaux who dispatched him to evangelize in Artois, France. He was very successful as a missionary. Founded a monastery at Aubigny-en-Artois, France. Sometimes listed as a bishop, but records vary on his consecration. Reported to have been offered the papacy, the only Irishman known to have been offered the throne; he declined, citing his inadequacy.

Born

• 7th century Ireland

Died

• of natural causes
• relics enshrined the monastery he founded at Aubigny-en-Artois, France

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

• “Saint Chillien of Aubigny”. Saints.SQPN.com. 13 November 2009. Web. {today’s date}. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-chillien-of-aubigny/>