Erc of Slane
Erc of Slane | |
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| Died | 513 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | Ireland: 2 November; Cornwall: 31 October; Orthodox Church Calendar: 2 November |
Erc mac Dega (Latin: Ercus; Cornish: Erth), also known (incorrectly) as Herygh, was an Irish saint. He was active in Cornwall. Tradition ascribes the foundation of the original monastery on the Hill of Slane to him.