St. Ergnad of Ulster
(Ercnact)

8 January

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Born in Ulster, Ireland in the 5th century. Ergnad is said to have received the tonsure from Saint Patrick (Benedictines).

Troparion of St Ergnag
Tone 3
Turning thy back on the glamour of the world,
O wise Father Ergnag,
thou wast clothed as a monk, by Saint Patrick.
By fulfilling thy obedience thou dost teach us the virtue of humility.
Wherefore, O righteous one, pray that we may be granted grace to accept spiritual guidance for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion of St Ergnag
Tone 8
Adornment of Ireland and joy of monastics,
O Father Ergnag,
thou didst trample on the fiery passions which war against the soul.
O conqueror of them all and champion of purity,
we praise thee as is due,
and in thine honour,we sing Alleluia.


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