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Saint

Nechtan

An Irish saint of the early Church.

Feast
May 2old style May 15
Era
5th century

Life

Saint Nechtan (Neachtain) is an Irish saint of the early Church, of the fifth century, commemorated on 2 May. He was a relative of Saint Patrick of Ireland and, according to the sources, was present at his repose. No other details survive.

Commemorated the same day May 2