Hieromartyr7th century
Saint Foillan of Fosses
Also known as Foillan · Faolán · Foelan
Irish missionary bishop, brother of St. Fursey; evangelized in Francia and founded the abbey of Fosses under the patronage of Sts. Itta and Gertrude of Nivelles; slain by brigands in the Soignes forest.
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Their life
Irish missionary bishop, brother of St. Fursey; evangelized in Francia and founded the abbey of Fosses under the patronage of Sts. Itta and Gertrude of Nivelles; slain by brigands in the Soignes forest.
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Notes
Reposed c. 655.
Sources: Wikipedia (Foillan); OrthodoxWiki