Saturday, December 31, 2011

SAINT ERGNAD OR SAINT ERCNACTA


St. Ergnad

Feastday: January 8
5th century

Ergnad of Ulster V (AC)
(also known as Ercnacta)
Born in Ulster, Ireland in the 5th century. Irish nun who received the veil from St. Patrick. In some lists she is called Ercnacta. She followed the monastic tradition of performing prayer and penance in seclusion.

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