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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Mel
- Variants
- Mél
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Saint Mel of Ardagh, a nephew and disciple of Saint Patrick, traditionally said to have consecrated Saint Brigid as a bishop. The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise still honours him as patron.
The story behind Mel
Saint Mel was the first bishop of Ardagh and is patron of that ancient see.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 5th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Mel of Ardagh is reputed to have been a nephew of Saint Patrick.
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