St. Feredarius of Iona, Abbot

18 May

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Born in Ireland; died after 863. Saint Feredarius was chosen abbot of Iona in 863. During his abbacy the relics of Saint Columba (f.d. June 9) were removed to Ireland for fear of the invading Danes (Benedictines).

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