Saint Algis (Adalgis)
An Irish monk of the 7th century and disciple of Saint Fursey, Algis settled in Thiérache to evangelize the rural popula…
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Ireland
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21 saints associated
Saint Boetius
An Irish nobleman and disciple of Saint Fursy, Boetien retired as a solitary to Pierrepont near Laon. His austere life a…
Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge
Saint Brigid, nicknamed the Thaumaturge, is the patron saint of Ireland along with Saint Patrick. Founder of the monaste…
Saint Deicolus (Desle)
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Desle founded the Abbey of Lure in Franche-Comté in the 7th century. Kno…
Saint Egbert
A 7th-century English nobleman, Egbert dedicated himself to monastic life in Ireland after surviving the plague. Althoug…
Saint Erkembode
A monk at Sithiù under Saint Bertin, Erkembode became abbot of the monastery and then bishop of Thérouanne in the 8th ce…
Saint Fridolin
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Fridolin became abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers before traveling through Gaul and G…
Saint Gall of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Gall participated in the evangelization of Gaul and Switzerland in the 7…
Saint Gibrian
An Irish priest of the 6th century, Gibrien settled in Champagne with his seven brothers and sisters to lead a life of e…
Saint Gildas the Wise
Born in Great Britain in 494, Gildas the Wise was an abbot and writer famous for his austerity and erudition. After trai…
Irish Martyrs (17)
Group of seventeen Catholic faithful (bishops, priests, and laypeople) martyred in Ireland for their faith between 1579 …
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated b…
Saint Kilian of Aubigny
An Irish monk and bishop of the 7th century, Kilian renounced his see for a pilgrimage to Rome before becoming a mission…
Saint Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of mir…
Saint Maudez (Mandé)
The tenth son of an Irish king, Maudez fled his country for Armorica to dedicate himself to God. After living with Saint…
Saint Menulphus
Originally from Ireland, Menou became Bishop of Quimper in the 7th century after being welcomed by Saint Corentin. Follo…
Saint Momble of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Fursa, Momble became abbot of Lagny before retiring as a hermit at Condren. Ordained…
Saint Ronan (Renan)
An Irish bishop who retired to Armorica in the 6th century, Ronan lived as a hermit in the Léon and later in Cornouaille…
Saint Voue (Wodoel)
An Irish monk who became a recluse in Soissons in the 8th century, Saint Voué lived a life of asceticism and charity nea…
Saint Wigbert (Wictbercht)
A companion of Saint Boniface, Wigbert was an Anglo-Saxon missionary who evangelized Frisia before becoming Abbot of Fri…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Ireland?
Saints associated with Ireland: Saint Algis (Adalgis), Saint Boetius, Saint Brigid the Thaumaturge, Saint Deicolus (Desle), Saint Egbert, Saint Erkembode, Saint Fridolin and Saint Gall of Ireland.