Ruadhán of Lorrha

Saint Ruadán
Saint Rodan
Bornunknown
Teamhair, Kingdom of Meath, Gaelic Ireland
Died15 April 584
Monastery of Lothra, Munster, Gaelic Ireland
Venerated inCatholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast15 April

St. Ruadán mac Fergusa Birn, also known Rowan, Ruadon, Roadan, Ruadhán, Rodon and Rodan, (died 15 April 584) was an Irish Christian abbot who founded the monastery of Lorrha (Lothra, County Tipperary, Ireland), near Terryglass. He was known for his prophesies. After his death, he was venerated as a saint and as one of the "Twelve Apostles of Ireland". His feast day is 15 April.