Saint Irchard

Saint Irchard, also known as the Apostle of the Picts, Erthad, Merchard, Yarcard, or Yrchard, was a seventh-century spiritual student of Saint Ternan of Culross. He was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, and little is known about his early life. Saint Irchard devoted himself to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and, under the guidance of Saint Ternan, became well-versed in Christian teachings....