
Saint Dichu
Also known as: Dictinus; Diochu
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
April 29
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Dichu, also known as Dictinus or Diochu, was a remarkable figure in early Irish Christian history. Born in the 4th century in Ireland, Dichu was the son of an Ulster chieftain. In his youth, he worked as a swineherd, tending to pigs in the countryside. It was during this time that Dichu experienced a significant encounter that would change the course of his life....