Ruadhán of Lorrha
Saint Ruadán Saint Rodan | |
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| Born | unknown Teamhair, Kingdom of Meath, Gaelic Ireland |
| Died | 15 April 584 Monastery of Lothra, Munster, Gaelic Ireland |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 15 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.