Saint Maughold
- Also known as
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Apostle of the Isle of Man
Macaldus
Maccul
Mawgan
Morgan
- Memorial
- 28 December
- Profile
- Prince, pirate and thief.
Converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick.
To avoid temptation, he set sail from Ireland in a wicker boat, letting God set his course.
He landed on the Isle of Man where he served as missionary bishop.
Some versions say that Patrick ordained him, and assigned him to the Isle of Man as penance for his earlier life.
Many geographic features on the Isle still bear his name.
Legend says he divided the island into parishes, but it is unlikely.
- Died
- c.488
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Patronage
- Isle of Man
- Additional Information
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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