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6th century. Natalis founded monasticism in northern Ireland and was a fellow-worker with Saint Columba (f.d. June 9). He ruled the abbeys of Cill, Naile, and Daunhinis. His holy well is still a place of pilgrimage (Benedictines66).

Troparion of St Natalis
Tone 2
With Columba as thy guide
thou didst learn the monastic disciplines, 0 Father Natalis,
and by this example
thou dost teach us the necessity of accepting spiritual direction,
that pleasing God by our obedience
we may be found worthy of great mercy.

Kontakion of St Natalis
Tone 5
Having submitted thyself to a master
in pious humility, 0 Father Natalis and being renowned for the sanctity of thy life,
thou wast deemed worthy to guide others into the way of Salvation.
Pray that we who hymn thee may be given grace
to submit ourselves to direction, as Christ wills,
that we may please Him in all things.


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