St. Schottin, Hermit of Kilkenny
(Schotin, Scarthin)

6 January

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6th century. While still a youth, Schotin left Ireland to become a disciple of Saint David in Wales. For many years after his return to Ireland he led the life of an anchorite at Mt. Mairge, Leix. He is said to have established a school for boys at Kilkenny (Benedictines).

Troparion of St Schotin
Tone 4
0 disciple of Dewi Sant.
Flower of the wilderness and teacher of the young.
Holy Schotin, in life thou didst serve Christ.
Wherefore, O Saint intercede that by following thee in all piety and Godly quiet,
we may attain eternal life.


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