Martyr · February 7
St. Augulus
Augulus was a 3rd or 4th century bishop and martyr in a town called Augusta in Britain, or perhaps in Normandy.
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Monastic or Hermit · June 9
St. Baithéne mac Brénaind
Baithéne mac Brénaind was an Irish monk, one of Saint Columba's followers who accompanied him to Scotland around 563, and was the first successor as Abbot of Iona Abbey.
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Monastic or Hermit · September 6
St. Bega
Bega is a medieval Irish saint of Northumbria, venerated primarily in the town of St Bees.
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Priest or Deacon · October 11
St. Cainnech of Aghaboe
Cainnech of Aghaboe was an Irish abbot, monastic founder, priest and missionary during the early medieval period.
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Bishop · May 10
St. Catald
Catald was an Irish monk.
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Bishop · April 1
St. Cellach of Armagh
Cellach of Armagh was Archbishop of Armagh and an important contributor to the reform of the Irish church in the twelfth century.
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Bishop · January 8
St. Erhard of Regensburg
Erhard of Regensburg was bishop of Regensburg in the 7th century.
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Monastic · 10 September
St. Finnian of Movilla
Finnian of Movilla was an Irish Christian missionary. His feast day is 10 September.
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Monastic or Hermit · October 16
St. Gall
Gall was a disciple and one of the traditional twelve companions of Columbanus on his mission from Ireland to the continent.
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Martyr · November 12
St. Livinus
Livinus was an apostle in Flanders and Brabant, venerated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic tradition and more especially at the Saint Bavo Chapel, Ghent.
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Bishop · November 27
St. Virgil of Salzburg
Virgil of Salzburg was an Irish priest and early astronomer.
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