Cettin
Cettin also known as Saint Cettin of Oran or Cethach, Cetagh and Cethagh was a disciple of Saint Patrick. He helped St. Patrick in evangelizing in Ireland. St. Patrick consecrated him as an auxiliary bishop of Oran. He is believed to have died in 5th century. His feast day is 16 June. His shrine at Oran, Co. Roscommon was a well known place of pilgrimage,[1][2][3] and survived until the end of the eighteenth century.
| Bishop | |
|---|---|
| Died | 5th century Oran |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Co. Roscommon, Oran |
| Feast | 16 June |
In popular culture
Saint Cettin is referred to by the character Patrick Brady in the novel Breakfast on Pluto by Irish novelist Patrick McCabe as well as its film adaptation.
References
- Online, Catholic. "St. Cettin - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online". Catholic Online. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
- "Saint Cettin of Oran". CatholicSaints.Info. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
- "Celtic and Old English Saints - 16 June". celticsaints.org. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
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