Agilulfus of Cologne
Saint Agilulfus, Abbot of Stavelot, Bishop of Cologne and martyr, died around the year 750.
Apart from his name, "the events of his life are uncertain", and an early account written by a monk of Malmedy is deemed untrustworthy.
Agilulfus came from a good family and was educated under Abbot Angelinus at Stavelot. A short time after succeeding as Abbot of Stavelot, Agilulfus became Bishop of Cologne. He is said to have tried to persuade King Pepin to leave his throne to someone other than Charles Martel, due to Charles' illegitimacy. Agilulfus' violent end soon after could be a result of Martel seeking revenge.
In the Martyrology
- March 31 Saint Agilolf, bishop of Cologne