January 31st

Blessed Máedóc (Aidan) of Ferns

Blessed · Common of Bishops · Ferns, Ireland

At Ferns in Ireland, Saint Máedóc, also called Aidan, bishop, who founded a monastery there and was renowned for his very great austerity.

Latin Original

Fernz in Hibérnia, sancti Mzedhoc seu Aidáni, epíscopi, qui ibídem ceenóbium fundávit et máxima cláruit austeritáte.