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Venerable

Slebhene of Iona

Abbot of Iona

Abbot of the monastery of Iona, reposed in 767.

Feast
March 2old style March 15
Reposed
7678th century
Place
Iona

Life

Venerable Slebhene of Iona was a monk from Ireland and abbot of the monastery of Iona in Scotland between the years 752 and 767. He reposed in the year 767. He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 2 March (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day March 2