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Died c. 560. Son of Cayrill, Daig was a disciple of Saint Finian. As Irish bishop of Iniskin (Inis Cain Dega) he founded and governed a monastery. The Book of Leinster makes him one of the Three Master Craftsmen of Ireland (Benedictines, Encyclopaedia).

Troparion of St Daga tone 6
O Daga thou Hierarch beloved by thy flock,/ thou didst raise Saint Cairlon of Cashel to life/ and thy piety enlightened Ireland./ Pray to Christ our God for us all.


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