St. Abban of Wexford, Abbot

27 October

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Born in Ireland, 6th century. Saint Abban, nephew of Saint Kevin (f.d. June 3), founded many monasteries, mostly in southern Ireland. His name is especially connected with that of Magh-Armuidhe, now Adamstown, Wexford. The lives of this saint are confused with that of Saint Abban of Leinster (f.d. March 16) and others of the same name (Benedictines, Encyclopaedia).

Troparion of St Abban
Tone 8
In Ireland's fertile soil thou didst plant the seeds of monasticism, O Father Abban,
and didst nurture a great flowering of God-pleasing virtue.
Continue steadfastly in thy enduring love, to lead mankind to God
and by thy prayers may we be granted great mercy.

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