Saint Jarlath

Also known as
Iarlaith
Memorial
6 June
Profile
Irish nobility. Studied under Saint Benen. Priest. Founded a monastery and college at Cluain Fois outside Tuam, Galway, and is considered the founder of the diocese. The school attracted scholars from all over Ireland, including Saint Brendan of Ardfert and Saint Colman of Cloyne. Abbot-bishop of the monastery-school. Spiritual student of Saint Enda of Arran. Prophet.
Born
c.445 at Connaught, Galway, Ireland
Died
c.540 of natural causes; relics at Kilmainemore, Ireland
Patronage
archdiocese of Tuam, Ireland
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Online
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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