Biography
Aurelian of Lyon
About Aurelian of Lyon
Aurelian was a monk and abbot before becoming bishop of Lyon in 875. The diocesan museum account associates him with Ainay, Saint-Claude and Nantua.
He helped restore Ainay with monks from Bonneval and established another monastic community near Belley. His episcopate also involved councils and support for Boso’s attempt to establish a Burgundian kingdom in 879.
Nominis places his death in 895 and his local feast on July 4.
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