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Saint Abban of Killabban

Also known as: Abban of Magheranoidhe; Abban of Murneave; Abban of Murnevin; Abbán moccu Corbmaic; Abbanus…; Eibbán…; Moabba…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

March 16

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Abban of Killabban, also known by various other names such as Abban of Magheranoidhe, Abban of Murneave, Abbán moccu Corbmaic, Eibbán, Moabba, was a contemporary of Saint Patrick and a significant figure in early Irish Christianity. He was born in Ireland during the 5th century and dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity throughout the region of Leinster....