St Conleth of Kildare Profile. Born: 450 AD in Ireland, Europe. Worked in Ireland. Died: 3 May 519 in Ireland. Feast Day is celebrated on May 3.
St Conleth of Kildare Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 450 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Ireland in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Hermit, Bishop |
| Place of Work | Ireland |
| Date of Death | 3 May 519 |
| Place of Death | Ireland |
| Feast Day | May 3 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Conleth of Kildare was a hermit living in Old Connell on the River Liffey in County Kildare. He was a skilled worker in gold and silver. He became a close friend of his co-worker Saint Brigid, who brought him to Kildare. His reputation for holiness attracted many disciples. They ran first double monastery together and later St. Conleth became the first bishop of Kildare, Ireland in 490 AD. He died while on a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy.
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