Saint
Maelochtraigh
A saint honored in the Irish tradition; very little is recorded.
Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.
- Feast
- April 20old style May 3
- Era
- unknown
Life
The Martyrology of Donegal names Saint Maelochtraigh on 20 April (Old Style). Gorman calls him "the high saint". The same name also appears in the Martyrology of Tallaght and Gorman's martyrology. No other secure details survive, and veneration remains local, without synodal canonization.
Commemorated the same day April 20
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Beuno of Clynnog FawrVenerable · Abbot of Clynnog FawrApr 20
Gregory of AntiochSaint · Patriarch of AntiochApr 20
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