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Paul Aurelian (known in Breton as Paol Aorelian or Saint Pol de Léon and in Latin as Paulinus Aurelianus) was a 6th-century Welshman who became first bishop of the See of Léon and one of the seven founder saints of Brittany.
Saint Paul Aurelian died in the year 572 on the Île de Batz, the very place where he had triumphed over the dragon. He was known for his unwavering faith, his commitment to the monastic life, and his deep love for God and his people.
Learn about St. Paul Aurelian, a 6th-century Welsh bishop and founder of Brittany. Find out his family, career, miracles, feast day and possible identity with Paulinus of Wales.
Welsh bishop. Probably of Roman-Welsh descent, he was the son of a local Welsh chieftain. He studied under St. Illtyd at the Ynys Byr monastery and, according to tradition, was granted permission to become a hermit.
PAUL AURELIAN, saint, fl. late 5th century | Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Name: Paul Aurelian. Parent: Perphirius. Gender: Male. Occupation: saint. Area of activity: Religion. Author: Hywel David Emanuel.
St. Paul Aurelian, Bishop of Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Paul Aurelian was son of Perphir, a lord in Penychen. He had eight brothers, amongst them Nautel, Pautel and Bana, and three sisters, Aude, Sadfyl and Weluela.
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Mar 12, 2015 · St Paul Aurelian. Celebrated on March 12th. Bishop. Patron of Paul in Cornwall. He is also known as Saint Pol de Leon. According to his Life written by Wrmonoc, a 10th century monk from Landevennec, he was the son of a Welsh chieftain who was educated at the monastery of St Iltyd.
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