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Detail of The Pedimental Sculpture of The Portico of Saint MelS Cathedral Longford County Longford Ireland Sculpted By George Smyth Prior To 1927 Photographed On 23 August 2019 By Andreas F Borchert
Detail of The Pedimental Sculpture of The Portico of Saint MelS Cathedral Longford County Longford Ireland Sculpted By George Smyth Prior To 1927 Photographed On 23 August 2019 By Andreas F Borchert

Saint Mel of Ardagh

Also known as: Mael; Melchno; Melis

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 6

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Mel of Ardagh, also known as Mael, Melchno, and Melis, was born in the British Isles to Conis and Saint Darerca. He was one of their nineteen children, and his younger brother was Saint Melchu. Mel's aunt by marriage was none other than Saint Patrick, the renowned patron saint of Ireland. Mel played a significant role in the early Christianization of Ireland as he traveled alongside his uncle Patrick....