Saint Modomnoc

Also known as: Modomnock
Domnock
Dominic
Memorial: 13 February
Profile: Member of the Irish royal O'Neill clan. Monk. Spiritual student of Saint David of Wales. Beekeeper while a novice. When he returned to Ireland, a swarm of his bees followed his ship. Hermit at Tibraghny, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Born: 6th century Ireland
Died: c.550 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: bees
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