St. Servan, Bishop of Culross, Scotland, Co-labourer of Saint Ninian
(Servanus, Serf, Sair)

1 July

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6th century. Patron of the Orkney Islands. Bishop.

According to an tradition, he was from Ireland, receiving consecration as bishop from St. Palladius and preaching among the Seots. He is honoured as the patron of the Orkney Islands, although it is unlikely that he was ever there. He is called the Apostle of West Fife.

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