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Saint

Ethernan

A bishop venerated in Scotland.

Feast
December 3old style December 16
Era
7th century
Place
Scotland

Life

Saint Ethernan was born in Scotland, became a bishop in Ireland and then returned to preach the Gospel in Scotland, in the seventh century.

The sources give no other details. He is a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 3 December (New Calendar).

Commemorated the same day December 3