Maughold

Saint Maughold
Saint Maughold (detail from a stained glass window at Jurby)
Diedc. 488
Venerated in
Feast25 April (formerly 28 December), Anglican feast day 31 July
PatronageIsle of Man

Maughold (also known as Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill; died c. 488 AD) is venerated as the patron saint of the Isle of Man. Tradition states that he was an Irish prince and captain of a band of freebooters who was converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick. His feast day is 25 April. His original name is unclear, but was probably adapted from Bishop MacCaille of Croghan, County Offaly, who received Brigit of Kildare into religious life

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