Feast September 12
Saint Ailbe of Emly
Religious, patron of Munster · Feast September 12
Biography
Saint Ailbe, usually known in English as St Elvis (British/Welsh), Eilfyw or Eilfw, was regarded as the chief 'pre-Patrician' saint of Ireland. He was a bishop and later saint.
Feast day
September 12
Patronage
- Munster
- the Archdiocese of Cashel
- Emly
- wolves
Death date
528
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
9
Wikidata qid
Q4531465
Feast day of month
12