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Blathmac, Saint
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
(750-855) Martyr, born Ireland; died Iona, Scotland. According to the biography by Strabo, he was of noble Irish lineage. In 824 he joined the Columban monks at Iona, and later became abbot. While celebrating Mass he was murdered by the Danes for refusing to reveal to them the shrine of Saint Columba. Feast, January 19,.
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Entry for 'Blathmac, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/b/blathmac-saint.html. 1910.