Kjeld was born in the early 12th century to wealthy parents, who lived on a farm in the Randers area.

[1] Bishop Eskil of Viborg ordained him and persuaded Kjeld to joined the Augustinian canons at the cathedral chapter.

[2] Kjeld was apparently a very caring, generous, and compassionate man who gave all he managed for the sick, poor, and needy.

[4] Despite the fact that the canons had chosen Kjeld as their dean, there soon arose disputes, apparently because they did not like his generous distribution of the cathedral chapter funds to the poor.

Though Kjeld was popular in Aalborg he longed for spreading the Christian faith and the ability to achieve martyrdom among the Wends.

[6] In 1188 Pope Clement III (1187-1191) consented, and the Archbishop Absalon celebrated Kjeld's beatification locally, which occurred on July 11, 1189.

[3] Annually they celebrated his feast in the city on the 11th of July with processions, religious services, and a large market.