A portrait of St. Aileran
St. Aileran
d. 664
Feast
December 29 · VII c.
Patron of
Scholars · Irish monastics
Order
Monk / Scholar
Irish monk and scholar of the 7th century, master at the monastic school of Clonard; author of mystical and exegetical works including a Latin interpretation of the genealogy of Christ. Died of plague in 665. Feast December 29.
Life & Times
Also known as: Aileran the Wise · Died: 664 · From: Ireland.
Patronage
St. Aileran is invoked as the patron of scholars, irish monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Aileran, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.