Colman of Kilroot

Holy Hierarch Colman of Kilroot lived in Ireland in the 6th century and was abbot and bishop of Kilroot in County Antrim, near Carrickfergus. He is a saint of the undivided Church.

In the Life of Mac Nisse, preserved in the Codex Salmanticensis, the young Colman is saved from death by Bishop Mac Nisse of Connor and taught the Holy Scriptures. He was a disciple of Saint Ailbe of Emly and, at Ailbe's direction, founded a church on the northern shore of Lough Laoigh. One historian calls him the uncle of Saint Colman of Dromore. The see of Kilroot was later absorbed into the diocese of Connor, and the saint's name may survive in Kilmackevat.

He is commemorated on 17 October, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).