Saint Mel of Ardagh Biography
Saint Mel of Ardagh Profile. Born: N/A in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in Ireland. Died: 489 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 6.
St. Mel of Ardagh Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Ireland |
| Date of Death | 489 AD |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | February 6 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | 1. Ardagh, Ireland, diocese of 2. Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Ireland, diocese of |
St. Mel of Ardagh Biography
St. Mel of Ardagh was the son of Conis and saint Darerca and brother to Saint Melchu. He traveled with Patrick and helped preach in Ireland. after some time, he was ordained the Bishop of Ardagh, Ireland by Patrick. Mel is said to have professed Saint Brigid of Ireland of becoming a nun.
Because Mel lived with her aunt and assisted her on the farm, gossips developed about their relationship. To prove God was on their side, Mel and the aunt prayed each day and then performed a miracle. Mel plowed a live fish from the farmland while Lupait the aunt packed live coal without being burned.
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