Saint Celsus of Armagh
Also known as: Ceilach; Ceillach; Celestinus; Cellach Mac Aodh; Cellach Mc Aedh; Cellach of Armagh; Celso; Keilach; Kelly
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 1
Died
April 1, 1129
Biography
Saint Celsus of Armagh, also known as Ceilach, Ceillach, Celestinus, Cellach Mac Aodh, Cellach Mc Aedh, Cellach of Armagh, Celso, Keilach, and Kelly, was born around 1080 in Ireland into the Clann Sínnaig, as the son of Áed mac Máele Ísu meic Amalgada. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and demonstrated a great zeal for learning and spiritual growth from a young age....