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Saint Neachtain of Cilluinche

Also known as: Neachtain of Fennor; Neachtan of….; Nectan of….

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 2

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Neachtain of Cilluinche, also known as Neachtain of Fennor, Neachtan of... and Nectan of..., was a relative of Saint Patrick and a significant figure in the early history of Irish Christianity. Although not much is known about his life, his presence at Patrick's death attests to his close association with the renowned missionary. Saint Neachtain was believed to have been born in the 5th century in Ireland....

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