Aignan of Orleans

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Who is Aignan of Orleans?

Aignan, or Agnan, Bishop of Orléans, France, assisted Roman general Flavius Aetius in the defense of the city against Attila the Hun in 451. He was canonized and is known as Saint Aignan. His remains are buried in the Church of Saint Aignan in Orléans.

Feast day: 17 November

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  • France

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on July 23, 2013

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