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5th century. The Irish Saint Abban was a contemporary of Saint Patrick and nephew of Saint Ibar (f.d. April 23). He founded Kill-Abban Abbey in Leinster and the convent for Saint Gobnait of Ballyvourney (f.d. February 11) (Benedictines, Montague).

Troparion of St Abban
Tone 8
In Ireland's fertile soil thou didst plant the seeds of monasticism, O Father Abban,
and didst nurture a great flowering of God-pleasing virtue.
Continue steadfastly in thy enduring love, to lead mankind to God
and by thy prayers may we be granted great mercy.


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