Olcan

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Olcan is the name of an Irish saint who is said to have been ordained by St Patrick in Dunseverick Castle, County Antrim (in what is now Northern Ireland). He is strongly historically and devotionally linked to County Antrim.

[edit] Cranfield Church & Holy Well

The ruins of Cranfield Church, a 13th century Irish church which lies on the shore of Lough Neagh at Churchtown Point, Cranfield, County Antrim, carries a tradition of belief that St Olcan's well was blessed with healing properties by St. Olcan ([1]).

Olcan was reputedly buried at the Cranfield Church in earth brought from Rome.

St Olcan's High School, which was named in his honour (and is slated to merge with St Malachy's High School, Antrim) is in Randalstown, County Antrim.

[edit] External link

• BBC site page