Celtic and Old English Saints 9 August =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * St. Nathy of Achonry * St. Phelim of Kilmore =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
St. Nathy (Dathy, David) Cruimthir of Achonry, Bishop ----------------------------------------------------------- Died c. 610. Saint Finian of Clonard (f.d. December 12) built a church in 530 and appointed his disciple, Saint Nathy, as its pastor. His surname (Comrah or Cruimthir) in Erse signifies a priest. In Saint Finian's "vita" he is styled a priest; however, in that of Saint Fechin (f.d. January 20), he is a bishop or abbot. There is considerable disparity over Nathy's status within the hierarchy; he may never had been consecrated as bishop, although Achonry is a bishop's see. Nevertheless, Saint Nathy had a powerful influence in Connaught and is the patron of the diocese of Achonry, Sligo, Ireland. St. Phelim, Bishop of Kilmore (Fedlimud, Felim, Felimy, Fidleminus) ----------------------------------------------------------- Died 6th century. Saint Phelim is said to have been Saint Dermot's (f.d. January 10) brother and a disciple of Saint Columba (f.d. June 9). He seems to be the bishop of Cluain (Clunes) near Lough Erne, who was buried near Saint Tigernach (f.d. April 4), the first bishop of that see. The city of Kilmore (which means 'great church') rose up around the site of his cell. As the principal patron of Kilmore, his feast is celebrated with solemnity throughout the diocese (Benedictines, Husenbeth). Troparion of St Phelim Tone 4 Thou wast a jewel in the diadem of spiritual athletes/ as bestowed on the Bride of Christ by Iona's Monastery, O Hierarch Phelim,/ Wherefore we pray thee to intercede with Christ our God for us,/ lax and unworthy as we are,/ that we may be granted great mercy. Lives kindly supplied by: For All the Saints: http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/ss-index.htm Orthodox Ireland Saints http://www.orthodoxireland.com/saints/ These Lives are archived at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celt-saints
