Íte of Killeedy

"Saint Ides" redirects here. For the drinks brand, see St. Ides.

Saint Íte
St. Ita by Harry Clarke at the Honan Chapel
Bornc. 480
County Waterford, Ireland
Died(570-01-15)15 January 570
Venerated inCatholic Church
Orthodox Church
Feast15 January
PatronageRoman Catholic Diocese of Limerick, Ireland, Killeedy, Ireland

Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad (died c. 570–577), also known as Íde, Ita, Ida or Ides, was an early Irish nun and patron saint of Killeedy (Cluain Creadhail). She was known as the "foster mother of the saints of Erin". The name "Ita" ("thirst for holiness") was conferred on her because of her saintly qualities. Her feast day is 15 January.

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