Celine of Meaux

Celine of Meaux was a virgin of Meaux, born in the 5th century and, according to some sources, reposed around 530. Her wealthy parents wished to betroth her, but she refused. She is said to have met Saint Genevieve, whom she drew close to: her maidservant had been healed by Genevieve. Like her, she chose to take the veil of virgins consecrated to God, between 465 and 480.

Before the French Revolution there was a priory at Meaux dedicated to her. She must not be confused with Saint Celine of Laon, the mother of Saint Remigius. She is reckoned a saint in the West and, according to some French sources, in the East too; her commemoration is on 21 October in the Western calendar (new style). She is a saint of the undivided Church.