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