Saint Macartan of Clogher

Also known as
Aedh mac Carthin
Macartin of Clogher
MacCartain of Clogher
Maccarthen of Clogher
Memorial
24 March
Profile
Friend and disciple of Saint Patrick. Uncle of Saint Brigid. Missionary with Patrick through pagan Ireland. Consecrated as the first bishop of Clogher by Patrick in 454. Converted the father of Saint Tigernach of Clogher. Miracle worker.
Born
5th century Ireland
Died
c.505 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
diocese of Clogher, Ireland
Additional Information
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Kirken i Norge - norwegian
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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