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Maelan son of Meachar

A saint, son of Meachar, commemorated in the Irish calendar; very little is recorded.

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

Feast
December 14old style December 27
Era
unknown

Life

Saint Maelan son of Meachar is commemorated on 14 December (old style) in the Martyrology of Donegal, and also in the Martyrology of Gorman. He is called a son of Meachar. Nothing more is recorded; the cult belongs to the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day December 14