Saint Chillien of Aubigny Biography
Saint Chillien of Aubigny Profile. Born: N/A in Ireland, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 7th century in Artois, France. Feast Day is celebrated on November 13.
St. Chillien of Aubigny Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Ireland in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 7th century |
| Place of Death | Artois, France |
| Feast Day | November 13 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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St. Chillien of Aubigny Biography
St. Chillien of Aubigny was a relative of Saint Fiacre whom he visited while on pilgrimage to Rome, Italy. He stayed for a while to learn contemplative prayer from Fiacre. Chillien acquainted with bishop Saint Faro of Meaux who dispatched him to evangelize in Artois, France. He was very successful as a missionary and founded a monastery at Aubigny-en-Artois, France.
Sometimes he is listed as a bishop but records vary on his consecration. He was reported to have been offered the papacy, the only Irishman known to have been offered the throne. He refused, citing his inadequacy.
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