Abban the Hermit, Saint
Though he lived in Abingdon (England), he was certainly an Irishman. He is commemorated on 13 May, though the year of his death is not definitely known. He was undoubtedly pre-Patrician.
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The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume ICopyright © 1907 by Robert Appleton CompanyOnline Edition Copyright © 2003 by K. KnightNihil Obstat, March 1, 1907. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., CensorImprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York