Palladius (bishop of Ireland)

Saint

Palladius
Bishop of Ireland
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
PatronageLeinster, Kincardineshire

Palladius (fl. early 5th Century) was the first bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick. It is possible that some elements of their life stories were later conflated in Irish tradition. Palladius was a deacon and member of one of the prominent families in Gaul. Pope Celestine I consecrated him a bishop and sent him to Ireland "to the Scotti believing in Christ".

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