Ultan of Ardbraccan

For the brother of Saint Fursey, see Saint Ultan.

Saint

Ultan of Ardbraccan
Bishop and Abbot of Ardbraccan
Venerable
Diedc.  657
Venerated inCatholic Church
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast4 September
Patronagechildren, paediatricians

Ultan of Ardbraccan (died c. 657) also known as Ultan the Scribe, was an Irish monk and Abbot-Bishop of Ardbraccan during the 7th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day being celebrated on 4 September.

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