Saint Dichu

Saint Dichu

Saint Dichu was the first convert of Saint Patrick in Ireland. His feast is noted in the "Martyrology of Donegal" as "Diochu of Sabhall", under date of 29 April.

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* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04778b.htm Saint Dichu at the Catholic Encyclopedia]


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