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Also known as

• Blathmac
• Blaithmale

Memorial

• 15 January
• 24 July (martyrdom)

Profile

Born a prince, the son of an Irish king. Monk. Abbot. Missionary to England and Scotland, hoping to work with the pagan Danes then invading. Martyred by them.

Born

• Ireland

Died

• 823 on the altar steps at Iona Abbey, Scotland

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

• “Saint Blaithmaic of Iona“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 May 2020. Web. 20 April 2024. <>