Short biographical essay, by Karen Rae Keck.

Also known as Faillan. Short biography.

Blood brother of SS. Fursey and Ultan. Irish-born abbot of Cnoberesburg until it was captured by the Mercians, whereupon Foillan fled to Nivelles. He was murdered in 652. Also known as Faelan, Faolan, Foelan, or Foalan.