ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH
Saints celebrated on the 5th of March
SAINT CARTHACH, BISHOP OF SAIGIR
Saint Carthach (Carthachus) was the successor of Saint Kieran as Bishop of Saigir. Like Saint Kieran, Cartach, also called Carthacus, Carthachus, Carthachius, Carthagus, Kartagus, [Carthagh, and Saint Carthach the Elder] is venerated on March 5.
He is said to have been a grandson of King Aengus (Aengussius) and to have undertaken a pilgrimage to Rome. Known as the teacher of Saint Mochuda, Cartach was particularly distinguished by his extraordinary humility and love of prayer. He died around the year 540. The Roman Martyrology* mentions neither Saint Kieran, Bishop of Saigir, nor Saint Carthach.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869, pp. 607-08)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Carthach may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
➡️ Saint Carthach the Younger, Bishop of Lismore
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