Saint Kevin of Glendalough
498 - 618
Feast day: June 3rd
Patronage: blackbirds, Glendalough, Ireland
St. Kevin, also known as Coemgen in Ireland, lived with monks from age 12. After being ordained he came to live a hermit’s life in Glendalough Ireland (meaning glen of two lakes) . There are many stories of his connection with animals, a blackbird is even said to have made a nest in his prayerfully outstretched hands. St. Kevin eventually left his life of solitude to build a monastery and teach the people of Ireland about God. His life is surrounded by many extravagant miracles.
“Alas! a pain greater than the requital My hand like a log under the blackbird; The blood of His hands, of His side, of His feet The King of heaven shed for my sake.”
-St. Kevin
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