Saint Ibar
- Also known as
-
Iberius;
Ivor
- Memorial
- 23 April
- Profile
- Uncle and teacher of of Saint Abban.
disciple of Saint Patrick.
Missionary in south Ireland with Saint Kiaran, Saint Ailbe, Saint Declan and others.
Preached in Leinster and Meath.
About 480 he settled at Begerin where he built an oratory and cell; his holiness attracted many would-be students.
He founded Beggery Monstary on the island of Beg-Eire, and served as its abbot.
Bishop of Begerin, Wexford, Ireland.
Spiritual director of Saint Brigid's convent at Kildare.
- Born
- 5th century Ulster, Ireland
- Died
- c.500 of natural causes
- Patronage
- Begerin Ireland
- Additional Information
-
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
- Translate
-
español | français | deutsch | italiano | português
