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Saint Secundinus of Ireland

Also known as

Secundinus of Dunsaghlin
Secundinus of Dunseachlin
Secundinus of Dunshaughlin
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27 November
6 December (joint celebration of the missionary work of Secundinus and Saint Auxilius)

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Migrated to Ireland in 439 with Saint Auxilius and Saint Iserninus to help Saint Patrick evangelize the country; Secundinus preached in the north and east. There are many conflicting documents about him – whether he was a priest or bishop when he arrived, if he had been there before, etc. He apparently served as acting bishop of Armagh, Ireland when Patrick went to Rome. Founded a church and served as first bishop of Dunshaughlin, Meath, Ireland. Wrote the earliest poem of the Irish Church, an alphabetical hymn in honour of Saint Patrick.