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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Célé Petair

A saint honored in the Irish tradition, who reposed in 758.

Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.

Reposed
7588th century

Life

Célé Petair (c. 700 to 758) was abbot of Armagh from 750 until his death, the twenty-⁠first successor of Saint Patrick in the see. He was from Druim Chétna in County Armagh. His name means 'servant of Saint Peter' and was probably taken on entering the priesthood. After the death of Congus in 750, the offices of abbot and bishop were separated. The sources found show no veneration as a saint.