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SAINT MANCHAN THE LEPER - 14 FEBRUARY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February SAINT MANCHAN THE LEPER ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Manchan, nicknamed "the leper," (Manchanus leprosus) is listed in several Irish martyrologies. He is also called Mochuocus . According to Colgan *, he was abbot of Mohill (Methal, Molthensis) in the county of Longfort. Kelly * adds, "with his Companions" whose number is given as 150, which perhaps indicates that they suffered martyrdom. The year of his death is unknown. St Manchan is also commemorated on October 21. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 72) *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 Manchan may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns wi