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.
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