Agilulfus of Cologne
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Agilulfus of Cologne | |
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| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Major shrine | Kölner Dom |
| Feast | July 9[1] |
Saint Agilulfus (or Agigulf), Abbot of
Apart from his name, "the events of his life are uncertain",[2] and an early account written by a monk of Malmedy is deemed untrustworthy.
Agilulfus came from a good family and was educated under Abbot Angelinus at
A letter of Pope Zachary in 747 commended Agilulfus for signing the "Charta verae et orthodoxae professionis."[3]
Agilulfus was venerated in the Abbey at Malmedy as an abbot and martyr. In 1062 Bishop Anno brought his remains to the Church of Our Lady of the Steps at Cologne.[4] His feast day is July 9.[3]
References
- ^ Zimmerman, Alfonso M., "Sant' Agilulfo (Agilolfo)", Santi e Beati, July 27, 2011
- ^ Holweck, Frederick George. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints, B. Herder, 1924, p. 32
- ^ a b c Thurston, Herbert. "St. Agilulfus." The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 1. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1907. 23 April 2020
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Agilulfus", Kölner Dom
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Thurston, Herbert (1907). "St. Agilulfus". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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