A portrait of St. Ciarán of Saigir
St. Ciarán of Saigir
5th century – c. 530
Feast
March 5 · VI c.
Patron of
Ossory · Irish bishops · Early Irish monastics
Order
Bishop / Abbot
Early Irish bishop of the 5th century, traditionally one of the "pre-Patrician" saints who evangelized parts of Ireland before St. Patrick; founder of the see of Saighir and patron of the Diocese of Ossory. Feast March 5.
Life & Times
Also known as: Kieran the Elder · Born: 5th century · Died: c. 530 · From: Ireland.
Patronage
St. Ciarán of Saigir is invoked as the patron of ossory, irish bishops, early irish monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Ciarán of Saigir, 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.