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Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Odran

The charioteer of Saint Patrick, slain in his place around 452.

Feast
February 19old style March 4
Reposed
4525th century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Odran was the charioteer of Saint Patrick and is regarded as the first Christian martyr in the history of Ireland. According to tradition he was slain in the place of his master, around the year 452 (Wikipedia places him around 430). He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 19 February (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day February 19