Melchus, Saint

Melchus, Saint

Fifth century confessor , Bishop of Ardagh , son of Conis and Darerca (sister of Saint Patrick), brother of Saint Melchu and Saint Muinis. He labored in Ireland with Saint Patrick, was consecrated bishop and erected a monastery at Ardagh . Patron of Ardagh . Feast , 6 February . See also, patron saints index .

Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary