![]() In 689 he was martyred in Würzburg, Franconia, Germany, and subsequently became the city's patron saint. He departed for his mission to the continent with 12 apostles from Kilmacologue in the parish of Tuosist, County Kerry, Ireland. The name is said to derive from Saint Kilian, an Irish missionary to Germany in the 7th century, who, according to the Acta Sanctorum, was born in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland c. Spelling variations for Kilian include Killian, Killion, and others. It was originally spelled Ó Cillín in Irish before being Anglicized into Killeen as well as Killian. ![]() Kilian, as a surname, is found in both Ireland and Germany. The name Cillian was borne by several early Irish saints including missionaries to Artois and Franconia and the author of the life of St Brigid. ![]() Killian or Kilian, as a given name, is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Cillian. Ó Cillín, Cillian, Ceallach, Kilian, Kiliaen, Kilian, Killion, Kileen, Cilléne, Cillín Possibly " Little Church", "Strife", "War", or "Bright-Headed"
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