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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Onchu of Dal GCais

A saint honored in the Irish tradition, associated with Dal GCais; very little is recorded.

Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.

Feast
July 9old style July 22
Era
unknown
Place
Dal GCais

Life

The Martyrology of Donegal names Onchu of Dal GCais under 9 July (old style). He is described as son of Blathmac, of Rath Blathmaic in Dal gCais. The same day also carries the name in the Martyrology of Oengus. No further details survive; the veneration is local, without synodal canonization.

Commemorated the same day July 9