Íte of Killeedy

Deceased Person

0475 – 0570

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Who was Íte of Killeedy?

Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad, also known as Ita, Ida or Ides, was an early Irish nun and patron saint of Killeedy. She was known as the "foster mother of the saints of Erin". The name "Ita" was conferred on her because of her saintly qualities. Her feast day is 15 January.

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Born
0475
Waterford
Also known as
  • St. Ita
Religion
  • Catholicism
Lived in
  • County Waterford
Died
Jan 15, 0570

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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