Saint Declan of Ardmore

Also known as: Déaglán
Memorial: 24 July
Profile: A convert, he was baptized by and became a spiritual student of Saint Colman. Monk. Trained as an evangelist by Saint Diomma. Worked in Ireland before the arrival of Saint Patrick. Pilgrim to Rome. First bishop of Ardmore, Waterford, Ireland. Known as a miracle worker.
Born: 5th century at Desi, Waterford, Ireland
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Ardmore, Ireland
Waterford and Lisman, Ireland, diocese of
Additional Information: Britannia Sancta
Catholic Online
Google Directory
Life of Saint Declan of Ardmore
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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