Conleth
5th-century Irish bishop and saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saint Conleth (/ˈkɒnləθ/)[lower-alpha 1] was an Irish hermit and metalworker, also said to have been a copyist and skilled illuminator of manuscripts. He is believed to have come from the Wicklow area.
Quick Facts Saint, First Bishop of Kildare ...
Conleth | |
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First Bishop of Kildare | |
Born | c. 450 |
Died | 4 May 519 |
Venerated in | Catholicism, Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | 4 May, Additionally, 4th Sunday of Pascha in the Orthodox Church |
Patronage | Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin |
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