7th century. Ultan is a popular name among Irish saints; this one is
said to have been the first bishop of Ardbraccan (Meath), Ireland, and
apostle to the Desi of Meath. He had a special place in his heart for
children, especially orphans and foundlings for whom he provided for
founding a school, where he educated and fed them. He is also reported
to have collected the writings of Saint Brigid and wrote her vita. No
life of Saint Ultan has survived, but there is a long notice in the
Martyrology of Oengus and a poem praising him
(
Benedictines,
Farmer,
Husenbeth).
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Through the prayers of St Ultan and of all the Saints of Ireland,
Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us!
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