Palladius (bishop of Ireland)

Saint

Palladius
Saint; Palladius
Bishop of Ireland
Born	Early 5th century
Died	457–461
Venerated in	Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church; Anglican Communion
Patronage	Leinster, Kincardineshire

Palladius (fl. AD 408–431; died c. 457/461) was the first bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick. It is possible that some elements of their life stories were later conflated in Irish tradition. Palladius was a deacon and member of one of the prominent families in Gaul. Pope Celestine I consecrated him a bishop and sent him to Ireland "to the Scotti believing in Christ".^[1]

^ "Christianity in Ireland before Patrick". The Irish News. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2023.

[1] "Christianity in Ireland before Patrick". The Irish News. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2023.

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