Saint Ailbe
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| Saint Ailbe | |
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| Born | 5th Century |
| Died | 528 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
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Saint Ailbe is sometimes claimed as one of the pre-Patrician saints, but the annals note his death in 528. A tradition held that he went to Rome and was ordained bishop by the Pope. He founded the monastery of Emly, which became very important in Munster. A ninth-century Rule bears his name.
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