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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Attracta of Killaraght Left Part of The Right Window of The Apse Behind The Altar Church of The Immaculate Conception Ballymote County Sligo Ireland Artist Unknown Date Unknown Photographed By Andreas F Borchert On 23 September 2010
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Attracta of Killaraght Left Part of The Right Window of The Apse Behind The Altar Church of The Immaculate Conception Ballymote County Sligo Ireland Artist Unknown Date Unknown Photographed By Andreas F Borchert On 23 September 2010

Saint Attracta of Killaraght

Also known as: Abaght; Adhracht; Araght; Athracta; Taraghta; Tarahata

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

11 August; 9 February on some calendars

Born

5th century in County Sligo, Ireland

Died

6th century in Ireland of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Attracta of Killaraght, also known as Abaght, Adhracht, Araght, Athracta, Taraghta, and Tarahata, was born in the 5th century in County Sligo, Ireland. She was the daughter of an Irish noble and from a young age, she felt a strong calling to a religious vocation. However, her family opposed her desire to follow this path.

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