5th century. The Irish Saint Abban was a contemporary of Saint Patrick
and nephew of
Saint Ibar (f.d. April 23).
He founded Kill-Abban Abbey in
Leinster and the convent for
Saint Gobnait of Ballyvourney (f.d. February 11)
(
Benedictines,
Montague).
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.