Lives of saints

orthodox saints, celtic saints, Irish saints, orthodoxy

The Life of St. Felim

Who is St. Felim? Felim – 22nd August Saint Felim was an Irish hermit monk born shortly after 500 AD. He was a descendant of Eógan mac Néill, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. If you have read our Life of St. Patrick, you will know that the mac Néill clan was divided regarding […]

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St. Kevin, Glendalough, Saints of Ireland, Celtic saints, Irish saints

The Life of St. Kevin of Glendalough

Early Life Kevin of Glendalough – 16th June Born in 498, St. Kevin, or Caoimhín in Irish, lived a long and impactful life, passing away in 618. A scion of noble Leinster lineage, he became a hermit, ascetic, and a great standard bearer for the unique spiritual beauty of Celtic Orthodoxy. He was baptised by

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