Erc of Slane
Irish saint (died 514) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erc mac Dega (Latin: Ercus; Cornish: Erth), also known (incorrectly) as Herygh, was an Irish saint. He was active in Cornwall. Tradition ascribes the foundation of the original monastery on the Hill of Slane to him.
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Erc of Slane | |
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Died | 513[1] |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church[2] Eastern Orthodox Church[3] |
Feast | Ireland: 2 November; Cornwall: 31 October; Orthodox Church Calendar: 2 November |
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