Aignan of Orleans
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Aignan or Agnan (Latin: Anianus) (358–453), seventh Bishop of Orléans, France, assisted Roman general Flavius Aetius in the defense of the city against Attila the Hun in 451. He is known as Saint Aignan.
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Saint Aignan [Anianus] | |
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Bishop of Orléans | |
Born | c. 358 Vienne, Isère |
Died | 453 Orléans, France |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | pre-congregation |
Major shrine | Church of Saint Aignan, Orléans |
Feast | 17 November |
Attributes | bishop praying on the top of the walls of Orléans |
Patronage | city and diocese of Orléans |
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Feast day: 17 November[1]