Saint for a Minute·Celiac Catholic·Visit Mary·Stations of the Cross
Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Detail Depicting Saint Aidan of A Stained Glass Window Titled The Maddona With Saints Aidan And Adrian By Harry Clarke Church of The Assumption Wexford County Wexford Ireland Photographed On 29 September 2010 By Andreas F Borchert
Detail Depicting Saint Aidan of A Stained Glass Window Titled The Maddona With Saints Aidan And Adrian By Harry Clarke Church of The Assumption Wexford County Wexford Ireland Photographed On 29 September 2010 By Andreas F Borchert

Saint Aedan of Ferns

Also known as: Aeddan Foeddog; Aedh-og; Aidan; Aidus; Edan; Hugh; Maedoc; Maidoc; Maodhóg; Mo-Aedh-og (= my dear Aedh); Moedhog; Mogue

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 31

Died

January 31, 632

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Aedan of Ferns, also known as Aeddan Foeddog, Aedh-og, Aidan, Aidus, Edan, Hugh, Maedoc, Maidoc, Maodhóg, Mo-Aedh-og (= my dear Aedh), Moedhog, and Mogue, was born around the year 550 in Inisbrefny, Templeport, County Cavan, Ireland. He was the son of Eithne and Sedna, who held the position of chief of Connaught....