Saint Ibar
- Also known as
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Iberius
Ivor
- Memorial
- 23 April
- Profile
- Uncle and teacher 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
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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