St. Abban of Abingdon
2nd century. This early saint gave his name to Abingdon, formerly Abbendun, in Berkshire England. The use of "dun" ("fortress" or "seat") indicates a Celtic origin, which, if true, would make Abban the earliest Irish saint. He is saint to have come from Ireland to England, where he was baptized about 165 AD. He preached effectively and received a generous land grant in Berroccense (Berkshire) on which he founded a monastery. Another monastery, funded by Prince Cissa and founded by Hean, replaced this one in 685
St. Erconwald, Bishop of London & Abbot of Chertsey
(Erkenwald)
Saint MAËL, ermite au pays de Galles (VIème siècle).
6th century. Saint Mael followed Saint Cadfan (f.d. November 1) from Brittany into Wales, where he became one of the solitaries of the isle of Bardsey (Benedictines).
Troparion of St Mael tone 5
O holy Mael,/ worthy disciple of Bardsey's Founder Cadfan/, and hermit on the Isle of Saints:/ together with thy fellow monastics/ who have attained to glory,/ pray for us to Christ our God/ that He grant us His great mercy.
St. Merewenna of Rumsey, Abbess
Died c. 970; original feast day was February 10, feast of translation is October 23.
Merewenna was the first abbess of Rumsey convent in Hampshire, when it had been restored under King Edward the Peaceful (or Edgar?) refounded it in 967. Under her direction the monastery prospered and attracted princesses, including Saint Elfleda (f.d. October 23) by whom she lies in the abbey church
Saint Tighernach of Boirche, May 13
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